Quick Answer

Dross Scorpion is a common Artifact Creature — Scorpion from MRD (MRD) costing {4}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dross Scorpion MTG card

Dross Scorpion

Artifact Creature — Scorpion

Card Text

Whenever this creature or another artifact creature dies, you may untap target artifact.

They skitter out of the mists to consume fresh kill before Mephidross has a chance to corrode it away.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 4.0 MRD MRD 🎨 Jim Nelson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$4.31
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
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Cardmarket
€4.56
Foil
Buy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dross Scorpion? Basics

Dross Scorpion is a Artifact Creature — Scorpion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature or another artifact creature dies, you may untap target artifact."

How much mana does Dross Scorpion cost to cast? Basics

Dross Scorpion has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Dross Scorpion's mana cost of {4} 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.

Dross Scorpion has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Dross Scorpion's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature or another artifact creature dies, you may untap target artifact."

What is the current price of Dross Scorpion? Pricing

The current market price for Dross Scorpion is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Dross Scorpion? Pricing

You can purchase Dross Scorpion 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.

Dross Scorpion normal: $0.24 | foil: $4.31

Is Dross Scorpion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dross Scorpion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dross Scorpion legal in Modern? Legality

Dross Scorpion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dross Scorpion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dross Scorpion 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 Dross Scorpion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dross Scorpion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dross Scorpion legal in Legacy? Legality

Dross Scorpion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dross Scorpion legal in Vintage? Legality

Dross Scorpion 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 Dross Scorpion legal in Pauper? Legality

Dross Scorpion 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 Dross Scorpion from? Details

This printing of Dross Scorpion is from MRD (MRD), with collector number 164.

Dross Scorpion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dross Scorpion's rarity? Details

Dross Scorpion is a common card in MRD.

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

Who illustrated Dross Scorpion? Details

Dross Scorpion was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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

What is Dross Scorpion's power and toughness? Details

Dross Scorpion 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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