Quick Answer

Swarm Saboteur is a rare Creature — Human Ninja from YNEO (YNEO) costing {1}{B}.

Swarm Saboteur MTG card

Swarm Saboteur

Creature — Human Ninja

Card Text

Ninjutsu {B} Deathtouch Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, conjure a card named Virus Beetle into your hand.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 YNEO YNEO 🎨 Alexey Kruglov
Conjure Deathtouch Ninjutsu

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swarm Saboteur? Basics

Swarm Saboteur is a Creature — Human Ninja card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ninjutsu {B} Deathtouch Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, conjure a card named Virus Beetle into your hand."

How much mana does Swarm Saboteur cost to cast? Basics

Swarm Saboteur has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Swarm Saboteur's mana cost of {1}{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.

Swarm Saboteur has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Swarm Saboteur's current oracle text is: "Ninjutsu {B} Deathtouch Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, conjure a card named Virus Beetle into your hand."

What is the current price of Swarm Saboteur? Pricing

Price data for Swarm Saboteur is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Swarm Saboteur? Pricing

You can purchase Swarm Saboteur 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 Swarm Saboteur legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swarm Saboteur legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur in Modern is not available.

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

Is Swarm Saboteur legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Swarm Saboteur legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Swarm Saboteur legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Swarm Saboteur legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur in Vintage is not available.

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 Swarm Saboteur legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Swarm Saboteur 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 Swarm Saboteur from? Details

This printing of Swarm Saboteur is from YNEO (YNEO), with collector number 13.

Swarm Saboteur may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swarm Saboteur's rarity? Details

Swarm Saboteur is a rare card in YNEO.

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

Who illustrated Swarm Saboteur? Details

Swarm Saboteur was illustrated by Alexey Kruglov.

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

What is Swarm Saboteur's power and toughness? Details

Swarm Saboteur is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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