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Totentanz, Swarm Piper is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Warlock Bard from WOE (WOE) costing {1}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Totentanz, Swarm Piper MTG card

Totentanz, Swarm Piper

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock Bard

Card Text

Whenever Totentanz or another nontoken creature you control dies, create a 1/1 black Rat creature token with "This token can't block." {1}{B}: Target attacking Rat you control gains deathtouch until end of turn.

Among the rats, he found the acceptance the human world never gave him.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Matt Stewart

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$0.11
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$0.19
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Totentanz, Swarm Piper? Basics

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is a Legendary Creature — Human Warlock Bard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Totentanz or another nontoken creature you control dies, create a 1/1 black Rat creature token with "This token can't block." {1}{B}: Target attacking Rat you control gains deathtouch until end of turn."

How much mana does Totentanz, Swarm Piper cost to cast? Basics

Totentanz, Swarm Piper has a mana cost of {1}{B}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Totentanz, Swarm Piper's mana cost of {1}{B}{R} 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.

Totentanz, Swarm Piper 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.

Totentanz, Swarm Piper's current oracle text is: "Whenever Totentanz or another nontoken creature you control dies, create a 1/1 black Rat creature token with "This token can't block." {1}{B}: Target attacking Rat you control gains deathtouch until end of turn."

What is the current price of Totentanz, Swarm Piper? Pricing

The current market price for Totentanz, Swarm Piper is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Totentanz, Swarm Piper? Pricing

You can purchase Totentanz, Swarm Piper 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.

Totentanz, Swarm Piper normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.19

Is Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Standard? Legality

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Modern? Legality

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Totentanz, Swarm Piper 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 Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Legacy? Legality

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Vintage? Legality

Totentanz, Swarm Piper 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 Totentanz, Swarm Piper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Totentanz, Swarm Piper 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 Totentanz, Swarm Piper from? Details

This printing of Totentanz, Swarm Piper is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 216.

Totentanz, Swarm Piper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Totentanz, Swarm Piper's rarity? Details

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is a uncommon card in WOE.

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

Who illustrated Totentanz, Swarm Piper? Details

Totentanz, Swarm Piper was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Totentanz, Swarm Piper's power and toughness? Details

Totentanz, Swarm Piper is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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