Quick Answer

Brood of Cockroaches is a uncommon Creature — Insect from PLST (PLST) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Brood of Cockroaches MTG card

Brood of Cockroaches

Creature — Insect

Card Text

When this creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of the next end step, you lose 1 life and return this card to your hand.

"It's like waking on a bed of a thousand olives during an earthquake of subtle force." —Afari, *Tales*

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Geofrey Darrow & I. Rabarot

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brood of Cockroaches? Basics

Brood of Cockroaches is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of the next end step, you lose 1 life and return this card to your hand."

How much mana does Brood of Cockroaches cost to cast? Basics

Brood of Cockroaches 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.

Brood of Cockroaches'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.

Brood of Cockroaches 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.

Brood of Cockroaches's current oracle text is: "When this creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of the next end step, you lose 1 life and return this card to your hand."

What is the current price of Brood of Cockroaches? Pricing

The current market price for Brood of Cockroaches is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Brood of Cockroaches? Pricing

You can purchase Brood of Cockroaches 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.

Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brood of Cockroaches in Standard is not available.

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

Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Brood of Cockroaches in Modern is not available.

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

Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brood of Cockroaches 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 Brood of Cockroaches legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Brood of Cockroaches in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Legacy? Legality

Brood of Cockroaches is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Vintage? Legality

Brood of Cockroaches 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 Brood of Cockroaches legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brood of Cockroaches 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 Brood of Cockroaches from? Details

This printing of Brood of Cockroaches is from PLST (PLST), with collector number VIS-53.

Brood of Cockroaches may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brood of Cockroaches's rarity? Details

Brood of Cockroaches is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Brood of Cockroaches? Details

Brood of Cockroaches was illustrated by Geofrey Darrow & I. Rabarot.

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

What is Brood of Cockroaches's power and toughness? Details

Brood of Cockroaches 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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