Quick Answer

Flow of Maggots is a rare Creature — Insect from ICE (ICE) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.7 USD. Legal in Commander.

Flow of Maggots MTG card

Flow of Maggots

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) This creature can't be blocked by non-Wall creatures.

"The very earth seemed alive and made a sound like the writhing of the damned." —Lucilde Fiksdotter, Leader of the Order of the White Shield

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Ron Spencer
Cumulative upkeep

Market Prices

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$0.70
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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€1.18
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flow of Maggots? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) This creature can't be blocked by non-Wall creatures."

How much mana does Flow of Maggots cost to cast? Basics

Flow of Maggots 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.

Flow of Maggots'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.

Flow of Maggots 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.

Flow of Maggots's current oracle text is: "Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) This creature can't be blocked by non-Wall creatures."

What is the current price of Flow of Maggots? Pricing

The current market price for Flow of Maggots is approximately $0.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Flow of Maggots? Pricing

You can purchase Flow of Maggots 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 Flow of Maggots legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Maggots in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flow of Maggots legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Maggots in Modern is not available.

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

Is Flow of Maggots legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flow of Maggots 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 Flow of Maggots legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Maggots in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flow of Maggots legal in Legacy? Legality

Flow of Maggots is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flow of Maggots legal in Vintage? Legality

Flow of Maggots 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 Flow of Maggots legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flow of Maggots 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 Flow of Maggots from? Details

This printing of Flow of Maggots is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 125.

Flow of Maggots may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flow of Maggots's rarity? Details

Flow of Maggots is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Flow of Maggots? Details

Flow of Maggots was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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

What is Flow of Maggots's power and toughness? Details

Flow of Maggots 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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