Quick Answer

Rotfeaster Maggot is a common Creature — Insect from BBD (BBD) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Rotfeaster Maggot MTG card

Rotfeaster Maggot

Creature — Insect

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile target creature card from a graveyard. You gain life equal to that card's toughness.

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Card Stats

3/5 common CMC: 5.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

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$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rotfeaster Maggot? Basics

Rotfeaster Maggot is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile target creature card from a graveyard. You gain life equal to that card's toughness."

How much mana does Rotfeaster Maggot cost to cast? Basics

Rotfeaster Maggot has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Rotfeaster Maggot's mana cost of {4}{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.

Rotfeaster Maggot has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Rotfeaster Maggot's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile target creature card from a graveyard. You gain life equal to that card's toughness."

What is the current price of Rotfeaster Maggot? Pricing

The current market price for Rotfeaster Maggot is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Rotfeaster Maggot? Pricing

You can purchase Rotfeaster Maggot 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 Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Modern? Legality

Rotfeaster Maggot is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rotfeaster Maggot 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 Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Pioneer? Legality

Rotfeaster Maggot is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Legacy? Legality

Rotfeaster Maggot is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Vintage? Legality

Rotfeaster Maggot 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 Rotfeaster Maggot legal in Pauper? Legality

Rotfeaster Maggot 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 Rotfeaster Maggot from? Details

This printing of Rotfeaster Maggot is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 157.

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

What is Rotfeaster Maggot's rarity? Details

Rotfeaster Maggot is a common card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Rotfeaster Maggot? Details

Rotfeaster Maggot was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

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

What is Rotfeaster Maggot's power and toughness? Details

Rotfeaster Maggot is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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