Quick Answer

Blister Beetle is a common Creature — Insect from ALA (ALA) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blister Beetle MTG card

Blister Beetle

Creature — Insect

Card Text

When this creature enters, target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.

Warriors of the Rip Clan wear their beetle-acid scars proudly, even modifying clothing and armor to better display the trophy.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Anthony S. Waters

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blister Beetle? Basics

Blister Beetle is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Blister Beetle cost to cast? Basics

Blister Beetle has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Blister Beetle's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Blister Beetle has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Blister Beetle's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Blister Beetle? Pricing

The current market price for Blister Beetle is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Blister Beetle? Pricing

You can purchase Blister Beetle from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Blister Beetle normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.47

Is Blister Beetle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blister Beetle in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Blister Beetle legal in Modern? Legality

Blister Beetle is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Blister Beetle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blister Beetle is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Blister Beetle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blister Beetle in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Blister Beetle legal in Legacy? Legality

Blister Beetle is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Blister Beetle legal in Vintage? Legality

Blister Beetle is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Blister Beetle legal in Pauper? Legality

Blister Beetle is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Blister Beetle from? Details

This printing of Blister Beetle is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 66.

Blister Beetle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blister Beetle's rarity? Details

Blister Beetle is a common card in ALA.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Blister Beetle? Details

Blister Beetle was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Blister Beetle's power and toughness? Details

Blister Beetle is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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