Quick Answer

Malanthrope is a rare Creature — Tyranid from 40K (40K) costing {1}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Commander.

Malanthrope MTG card

Malanthrope

Creature — Tyranid

Card Text

Flying Scavenge the Dead — When this creature enters, exile target player's graveyard. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature card exiled this way.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 Ørjan Ruttenborg Svendsen
Flying Scavenge the Dead

Market Prices

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$0.31
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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€0.30
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€1.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malanthrope? Basics

Malanthrope is a Creature — Tyranid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Scavenge the Dead — When this creature enters, exile target player's graveyard. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature card exiled this way."

How much mana does Malanthrope cost to cast? Basics

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

It requires G, 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.

Malanthrope's mana cost of {1}{G}{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.

Malanthrope 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.

Malanthrope's current oracle text is: "Flying Scavenge the Dead — When this creature enters, exile target player's graveyard. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature for each creature card exiled this way."

What is the current price of Malanthrope? Pricing

The current market price for Malanthrope is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Malanthrope? Pricing

You can purchase Malanthrope 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 Malanthrope legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Malanthrope in Standard is not available.

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

Is Malanthrope legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Malanthrope in Modern is not available.

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

Is Malanthrope legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Malanthrope 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 Malanthrope legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Malanthrope in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Malanthrope legal in Legacy? Legality

Malanthrope is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Malanthrope legal in Vintage? Legality

Malanthrope 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 Malanthrope legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Malanthrope 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 Malanthrope from? Details

This printing of Malanthrope is from 40K (40K), with collector number 132.

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

What is Malanthrope's rarity? Details

Malanthrope is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Malanthrope? Details

Malanthrope was illustrated by Ørjan Ruttenborg Svendsen.

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

What is Malanthrope's power and toughness? Details

Malanthrope 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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