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Innocuous Insect is a rare Creature — Eldrazi Insect from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.47 USD.

Innocuous Insect MTG card

Innocuous Insect

Creature — Eldrazi Insect

Card Text

Buyback {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Flash Flying When you cast this spell, draw a card.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 3.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Jehan Choo
Buyback Flash Flying

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Innocuous Insect? Basics

Innocuous Insect is a Creature — Eldrazi Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Buyback {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Flash Flying When you cast this spell, draw a card."

How much mana does Innocuous Insect cost to cast? Basics

Innocuous Insect has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Innocuous Insect's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} 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.

Innocuous Insect 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.

Innocuous Insect's current oracle text is: "Buyback {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Flash Flying When you cast this spell, draw a card."

What is the current price of Innocuous Insect? Pricing

The current market price for Innocuous Insect is approximately $0.47 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.95 EUR.

Where can I buy Innocuous Insect? Pricing

You can purchase Innocuous Insect 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 Innocuous Insect legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect in Standard is not available.

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

Is Innocuous Insect legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect in Modern is not available.

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

Is Innocuous Insect legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Innocuous Insect legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Innocuous Insect legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Innocuous Insect legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect in Vintage is not available.

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 Innocuous Insect legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Innocuous Insect 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 Innocuous Insect from? Details

This printing of Innocuous Insect is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 23.

Innocuous Insect may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Innocuous Insect's rarity? Details

Innocuous Insect is a rare card in CMB1.

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

Who illustrated Innocuous Insect? Details

Innocuous Insect was illustrated by Jehan Choo.

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

What is Innocuous Insect's power and toughness? Details

Innocuous Insect is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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