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Flesh-Eater Imp is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Imp from MBS (MBS) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Flesh-Eater Imp MTG card

Flesh-Eater Imp

Creature — Phyrexian Imp

Card Text

Flying Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) Sacrifice a creature: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 MBS MBS 🎨 Johann Bodin
Flying Infect

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Market Prices

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$0.27
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TCGPlayer
$2.93
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$0.35
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$3.49
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€0.48
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€2.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flesh-Eater Imp? Basics

Flesh-Eater Imp is a Creature — Phyrexian Imp card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) Sacrifice a creature: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Flesh-Eater Imp cost to cast? Basics

Flesh-Eater Imp has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Flesh-Eater Imp's mana cost of {3}{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.

Flesh-Eater Imp 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.

Flesh-Eater Imp's current oracle text is: "Flying Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) Sacrifice a creature: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Flesh-Eater Imp? Pricing

The current market price for Flesh-Eater Imp is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.93 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Flesh-Eater Imp? Pricing

You can purchase Flesh-Eater Imp 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.

Flesh-Eater Imp normal: $0.27 | foil: $2.93

Is Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flesh-Eater Imp in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Modern? Legality

Flesh-Eater Imp is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flesh-Eater Imp 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 Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flesh-Eater Imp in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Legacy? Legality

Flesh-Eater Imp is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Vintage? Legality

Flesh-Eater Imp 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 Flesh-Eater Imp legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flesh-Eater Imp 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 Flesh-Eater Imp from? Details

This printing of Flesh-Eater Imp is from MBS (MBS), with collector number 42.

Flesh-Eater Imp may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flesh-Eater Imp's rarity? Details

Flesh-Eater Imp is a uncommon card in MBS.

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

Who illustrated Flesh-Eater Imp? Details

Flesh-Eater Imp was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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

What is Flesh-Eater Imp's power and toughness? Details

Flesh-Eater Imp is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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