Quick Answer

Feed the Swarm is a common Sorcery from C21 (C21) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.59 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Feed the Swarm MTG card

Feed the Swarm

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target creature or enchantment an opponent controls. You lose life equal to that permanent's mana value.

"On vile wings and bloody wind, the swarm will rise." —Skyclave inscription

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 C21 C21 🎨 Andrey Kuzinskiy

Market Prices

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$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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€0.37
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€0.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Feed the Swarm? Basics

Feed the Swarm is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target creature or enchantment an opponent controls. You lose life equal to that permanent's mana value."

How much mana does Feed the Swarm cost to cast? Basics

Feed the Swarm 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.

Feed the Swarm'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.

Feed the Swarm 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.

Feed the Swarm's current oracle text is: "Destroy target creature or enchantment an opponent controls. You lose life equal to that permanent's mana value."

What is the current price of Feed the Swarm? Pricing

The current market price for Feed the Swarm is approximately $0.59 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Feed the Swarm? Pricing

You can purchase Feed the Swarm 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 Feed the Swarm legal in Standard? Legality

Feed the Swarm is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Feed the Swarm legal in Modern? Legality

Feed the Swarm is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Feed the Swarm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Feed the Swarm 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 Feed the Swarm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Feed the Swarm is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Feed the Swarm legal in Legacy? Legality

Feed the Swarm is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Feed the Swarm legal in Vintage? Legality

Feed the Swarm 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 Feed the Swarm legal in Pauper? Legality

Feed the Swarm 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 Feed the Swarm from? Details

This printing of Feed the Swarm is from C21 (C21), with collector number 144.

Feed the Swarm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Feed the Swarm's rarity? Details

Feed the Swarm is a common card in C21.

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

Who illustrated Feed the Swarm? Details

Feed the Swarm was illustrated by Andrey Kuzinskiy.

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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