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Lurching Rotbeast is a common Creature — Zombie Beast from HOU (HOU) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lurching Rotbeast MTG card

Lurching Rotbeast

Creature — Zombie Beast

Card Text

Cycling {B} ({B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

The dead that swept across Naktamun came in all shapes and sizes.

Card Stats

4/2 common CMC: 4.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Jason A. Engle
Cycling

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.43
Foil
Buy
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 Lurching Rotbeast? Basics

Lurching Rotbeast is a Creature — Zombie Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Cycling {B} ({B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Lurching Rotbeast cost to cast? Basics

Lurching Rotbeast 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.

Lurching Rotbeast'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.

Lurching Rotbeast 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.

Lurching Rotbeast's current oracle text is: "Cycling {B} ({B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Lurching Rotbeast? Pricing

The current market price for Lurching Rotbeast is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Lurching Rotbeast? Pricing

You can purchase Lurching Rotbeast 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.

Lurching Rotbeast normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.49

Is Lurching Rotbeast legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lurching Rotbeast in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lurching Rotbeast legal in Modern? Legality

Lurching Rotbeast is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lurching Rotbeast legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lurching Rotbeast 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 Lurching Rotbeast legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lurching Rotbeast is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lurching Rotbeast legal in Legacy? Legality

Lurching Rotbeast is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lurching Rotbeast legal in Vintage? Legality

Lurching Rotbeast 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 Lurching Rotbeast legal in Pauper? Legality

Lurching Rotbeast 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 Lurching Rotbeast from? Details

This printing of Lurching Rotbeast is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 69.

Lurching Rotbeast may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lurching Rotbeast's rarity? Details

Lurching Rotbeast is a common card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Lurching Rotbeast? Details

Lurching Rotbeast was illustrated by Jason A. Engle.

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

What is Lurching Rotbeast's power and toughness? Details

Lurching Rotbeast is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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