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Kessig Dire Swine is a common Creature — Boar Horror from SOI (SOI) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kessig Dire Swine MTG card

Kessig Dire Swine

Creature — Boar Horror

Card Text

Delirium — This creature has trample as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

In the quiet of the Somberwald, new horrors stir.

Card Stats

6/6 common CMC: 6.0 SOI SOI 🎨 Jason Kang
Delirium

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$0.02
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$0.24
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kessig Dire Swine? Basics

Kessig Dire Swine is a Creature — Boar Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Delirium — This creature has trample as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Kessig Dire Swine cost to cast? Basics

Kessig Dire Swine has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Kessig Dire Swine's mana cost of {4}{G}{G} 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.

Kessig Dire Swine has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Kessig Dire Swine's current oracle text is: "Delirium — This creature has trample as long as there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Kessig Dire Swine? Pricing

The current market price for Kessig Dire Swine is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Kessig Dire Swine? Pricing

You can purchase Kessig Dire Swine 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.

Kessig Dire Swine normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.24

Is Kessig Dire Swine legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kessig Dire Swine in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kessig Dire Swine legal in Modern? Legality

Kessig Dire Swine is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kessig Dire Swine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kessig Dire Swine 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 Kessig Dire Swine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kessig Dire Swine is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kessig Dire Swine legal in Legacy? Legality

Kessig Dire Swine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kessig Dire Swine legal in Vintage? Legality

Kessig Dire Swine 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 Kessig Dire Swine legal in Pauper? Legality

Kessig Dire Swine 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 Kessig Dire Swine from? Details

This printing of Kessig Dire Swine is from SOI (SOI), with collector number 214.

Kessig Dire Swine may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kessig Dire Swine's rarity? Details

Kessig Dire Swine is a common card in SOI.

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

Who illustrated Kessig Dire Swine? Details

Kessig Dire Swine was illustrated by Jason Kang.

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

What is Kessig Dire Swine's power and toughness? Details

Kessig Dire Swine is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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