Quick Answer

Quagmire Lamprey is a uncommon Creature — Fish from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

Quagmire Lamprey MTG card

Quagmire Lamprey

Creature — Fish

Card Text

Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, put a -1/-1 counter on that creature.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Glen Angus

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
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TCGPlayer
$0.58
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€1.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quagmire Lamprey? Basics

Quagmire Lamprey is a Creature — Fish card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, put a -1/-1 counter on that creature."

How much mana does Quagmire Lamprey cost to cast? Basics

Quagmire Lamprey 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.

Quagmire Lamprey'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.

Quagmire Lamprey 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.

Quagmire Lamprey's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, put a -1/-1 counter on that creature."

What is the current price of Quagmire Lamprey? Pricing

The current market price for Quagmire Lamprey is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.58 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Quagmire Lamprey? Pricing

You can purchase Quagmire Lamprey 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.

Quagmire Lamprey normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.58

Is Quagmire Lamprey legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Quagmire Lamprey in Standard is not available.

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

Is Quagmire Lamprey legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Quagmire Lamprey in Modern is not available.

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

Is Quagmire Lamprey legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Quagmire Lamprey 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 Quagmire Lamprey legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Quagmire Lamprey in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Quagmire Lamprey legal in Legacy? Legality

Quagmire Lamprey is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Quagmire Lamprey legal in Vintage? Legality

Quagmire Lamprey 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 Quagmire Lamprey legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Quagmire Lamprey 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 Quagmire Lamprey from? Details

This printing of Quagmire Lamprey is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 154.

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

What is Quagmire Lamprey's rarity? Details

Quagmire Lamprey is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Quagmire Lamprey? Details

Quagmire Lamprey was illustrated by Glen Angus.

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

What is Quagmire Lamprey's power and toughness? Details

Quagmire Lamprey 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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