Quick Answer

Deadly Grub is a common Creature — Insect from PLC (PLC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Deadly Grub MTG card

Deadly Grub

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature dies, if it had no time counters on it, create a 6/1 green Insect creature token with shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 3.0 PLC PLC 🎨 E. M. Gist
Vanishing

Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deadly Grub? Basics

Deadly Grub is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature dies, if it had no time counters on it, create a 6/1 green Insect creature token with shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

How much mana does Deadly Grub cost to cast? Basics

Deadly Grub 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.

Deadly Grub'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.

Deadly Grub 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.

Deadly Grub's current oracle text is: "Vanishing 3 (This creature enters with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter from it. When the last is removed, sacrifice it.) When this creature dies, if it had no time counters on it, create a 6/1 green Insect creature token with shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

What is the current price of Deadly Grub? Pricing

The current market price for Deadly Grub is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Deadly Grub? Pricing

You can purchase Deadly Grub 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.

Deadly Grub normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.49

Is Deadly Grub legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Deadly Grub in Standard is not available.

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

Is Deadly Grub legal in Modern? Legality

Deadly Grub is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Deadly Grub legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Deadly Grub 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 Deadly Grub legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Deadly Grub in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Deadly Grub legal in Legacy? Legality

Deadly Grub is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Deadly Grub legal in Vintage? Legality

Deadly Grub 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 Deadly Grub legal in Pauper? Legality

Deadly Grub 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 Deadly Grub from? Details

This printing of Deadly Grub is from PLC (PLC), with collector number 69.

Deadly Grub may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Deadly Grub's rarity? Details

Deadly Grub is a common card in PLC.

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

Who illustrated Deadly Grub? Details

Deadly Grub was illustrated by E. M. Gist.

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

What is Deadly Grub's power and toughness? Details

Deadly Grub is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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