Quick Answer

Maggot Carrier is a common Creature — Zombie from 8ED (8ED) costing {B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Maggot Carrier MTG card

Maggot Carrier

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

When this creature enters, each player loses 1 life.

"We do not suddenly fall on death, but advance towards it by slight degrees; we die every day." —Seneca, *Epistles*, trans. Gummere

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 8ED 8ED 🎨 Ron Spencer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maggot Carrier? Basics

Maggot Carrier is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, each player loses 1 life."

How much mana does Maggot Carrier cost to cast? Basics

Maggot Carrier has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Maggot Carrier's mana cost of {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.

Maggot Carrier has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Maggot Carrier's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, each player loses 1 life."

What is the current price of Maggot Carrier? Pricing

The current market price for Maggot Carrier is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Maggot Carrier? Pricing

You can purchase Maggot Carrier 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.

Maggot Carrier normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.32

Is Maggot Carrier legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Maggot Carrier in Standard is not available.

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

Is Maggot Carrier legal in Modern? Legality

Maggot Carrier is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Maggot Carrier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Maggot Carrier 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 Maggot Carrier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Maggot Carrier in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Maggot Carrier legal in Legacy? Legality

Maggot Carrier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Maggot Carrier legal in Vintage? Legality

Maggot Carrier 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 Maggot Carrier legal in Pauper? Legality

Maggot Carrier 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 Maggot Carrier from? Details

This printing of Maggot Carrier is from 8ED (8ED), with collector number 142.

Maggot Carrier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Maggot Carrier's rarity? Details

Maggot Carrier is a common card in 8ED.

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

Who illustrated Maggot Carrier? Details

Maggot Carrier 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 Maggot Carrier's power and toughness? Details

Maggot Carrier is a 1/1 creature.

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

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