Quick Answer

Pit Scorpion is a common Creature — Scorpion from 4BB (4BB) costing {2}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Pit Scorpion MTG card

Pit Scorpion

Creature — Scorpion

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 3.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Scott Kirschner

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Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pit Scorpion? Basics

Pit Scorpion is a Creature — Scorpion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)"

How much mana does Pit Scorpion cost to cast? Basics

Pit Scorpion has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Pit Scorpion's mana cost of {2}{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.

Pit Scorpion 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.

Pit Scorpion's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)"

What is the current price of Pit Scorpion? Pricing

Price data for Pit Scorpion is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Pit Scorpion? Pricing

You can purchase Pit Scorpion 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 Pit Scorpion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pit Scorpion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pit Scorpion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Pit Scorpion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Pit Scorpion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pit Scorpion 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 Pit Scorpion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pit Scorpion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pit Scorpion legal in Legacy? Legality

Pit Scorpion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pit Scorpion legal in Vintage? Legality

Pit Scorpion 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 Pit Scorpion legal in Pauper? Legality

Pit Scorpion 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 Pit Scorpion from? Details

This printing of Pit Scorpion is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 153.

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

What is Pit Scorpion's rarity? Details

Pit Scorpion is a common card in 4BB.

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

Who illustrated Pit Scorpion? Details

Pit Scorpion was illustrated by Scott Kirschner.

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

What is Pit Scorpion's power and toughness? Details

Pit Scorpion 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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