Quick Answer

Signal Pest is a rare Artifact Creature — Pest from DCI (DCI) costing {1}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Signal Pest MTG card

Signal Pest

Artifact Creature — Pest

Card Text

Battle cry (Whenever this creature attacks, each other attacking creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.) This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.

It leaps from tree to tree, revealing the enemy's positions.

Card Stats

0/1 rare CMC: 1.0 DCI DCI 🎨 Chippy
Battle Cry

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$13.46
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$8.99
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€4.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Signal Pest? Basics

Signal Pest is a Artifact Creature — Pest card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Battle cry (Whenever this creature attacks, each other attacking creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.) This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach."

How much mana does Signal Pest cost to cast? Basics

Signal Pest has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Signal Pest's mana cost of {1} 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.

Signal Pest has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Signal Pest's current oracle text is: "Battle cry (Whenever this creature attacks, each other attacking creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.) This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach."

What is the current price of Signal Pest? Pricing

Price data for Signal Pest is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Signal Pest? Pricing

You can purchase Signal Pest 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 Signal Pest legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Signal Pest in Standard is not available.

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

Is Signal Pest legal in Modern? Legality

Signal Pest is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Signal Pest legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Signal Pest 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 Signal Pest legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Signal Pest in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Signal Pest legal in Legacy? Legality

Signal Pest is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Signal Pest legal in Vintage? Legality

Signal Pest 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 Signal Pest legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Signal Pest 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 Signal Pest from? Details

This printing of Signal Pest is from DCI (DCI), with collector number 66.

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

What is Signal Pest's rarity? Details

Signal Pest is a rare card in DCI.

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

Who illustrated Signal Pest? Details

Signal Pest was illustrated by Chippy.

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

What is Signal Pest's power and toughness? Details

Signal Pest is a 0/1 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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