Quick Answer

Blowfly Infestation is a uncommon Enchantment from SHM (SHM) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $3.68 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blowfly Infestation MTG card

Blowfly Infestation

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature dies, if it had a -1/-1 counter on it, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.

When the giant Tollek Worldslayer fell, a corruption erupted from his corpse to carry on his name.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Drew Tucker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$3.68
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$23.84
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
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Card Kingdom
$17.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€2.15
Normal
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Cardmarket
€7.59
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blowfly Infestation? Basics

Blowfly Infestation is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature dies, if it had a -1/-1 counter on it, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature."

How much mana does Blowfly Infestation cost to cast? Basics

Blowfly Infestation has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Blowfly Infestation's mana cost of {2}{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.

Blowfly Infestation has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Blowfly Infestation's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature dies, if it had a -1/-1 counter on it, put a -1/-1 counter on target creature."

What is the current price of Blowfly Infestation? Pricing

The current market price for Blowfly Infestation is approximately $3.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $23.84 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Blowfly Infestation? Pricing

You can purchase Blowfly Infestation 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.

Blowfly Infestation normal: $3.68 | foil: $23.84

Is Blowfly Infestation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blowfly Infestation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blowfly Infestation legal in Modern? Legality

Blowfly Infestation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blowfly Infestation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blowfly Infestation 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 Blowfly Infestation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blowfly Infestation in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blowfly Infestation legal in Legacy? Legality

Blowfly Infestation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blowfly Infestation legal in Vintage? Legality

Blowfly Infestation 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 Blowfly Infestation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Blowfly Infestation in Pauper is not available.

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 Blowfly Infestation from? Details

This printing of Blowfly Infestation is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 58.

Blowfly Infestation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blowfly Infestation's rarity? Details

Blowfly Infestation is a uncommon card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Blowfly Infestation? Details

Blowfly Infestation was illustrated by Drew Tucker.

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

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