Quick Answer

Plague Reaver is a rare Creature — Beast from CMR (CMR) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Plague Reaver MTG card

Plague Reaver

Creature — Beast

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, sacrifice each other creature you control. Discard two cards, Sacrifice this creature: Choose target opponent. Return this creature to the battlefield under that player's control at the beginning of their next upkeep.

Card Stats

6/5 rare CMC: 3.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Nicholas Gregory

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.33
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.32
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Cardmarket
€0.41
Foil
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plague Reaver? Basics

Plague Reaver is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, sacrifice each other creature you control. Discard two cards, Sacrifice this creature: Choose target opponent. Return this creature to the battlefield under that player's control at the beginning of their next upkeep."

How much mana does Plague Reaver cost to cast? Basics

Plague Reaver 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.

Plague Reaver'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.

Plague Reaver 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.

Plague Reaver's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, sacrifice each other creature you control. Discard two cards, Sacrifice this creature: Choose target opponent. Return this creature to the battlefield under that player's control at the beginning of their next upkeep."

What is the current price of Plague Reaver? Pricing

The current market price for Plague Reaver is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Plague Reaver? Pricing

You can purchase Plague Reaver 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.

Plague Reaver normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.33

Is Plague Reaver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Plague Reaver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Plague Reaver legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Plague Reaver in Modern is not available.

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

Is Plague Reaver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Plague Reaver 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 Plague Reaver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Plague Reaver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Plague Reaver legal in Legacy? Legality

Plague Reaver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Plague Reaver legal in Vintage? Legality

Plague Reaver 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 Plague Reaver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Plague Reaver 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 Plague Reaver from? Details

This printing of Plague Reaver is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 143.

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

What is Plague Reaver's rarity? Details

Plague Reaver is a rare card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Plague Reaver? Details

Plague Reaver was illustrated by Nicholas Gregory.

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

What is Plague Reaver's power and toughness? Details

Plague Reaver is a 6/5 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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