Quick Answer

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is a rare Legendary Creature — Insect from J22 (J22) costing {3}{G}{G}. Current price: $26.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord MTG card

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord

Legendary Creature — Insect

Card Text

You may play lands and cast Insect spells from your graveyard. Whenever another Insect you control dies, put it on the bottom of its owner's library, then mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) {1}{B/G}: Target Insect gets +1/+0 and gains deathtouch until end of turn. ({B/G} can be paid with either {B} or {G}.)

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 5.0 J22 J22 🎨 Alexander Ostrowski
Mill

Market Prices

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$26.25
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$32.99
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€18.83
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€18.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord? Basics

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is a Legendary Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may play lands and cast Insect spells from your graveyard. Whenever another Insect you control dies, put it on the bottom of its owner's library, then mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) {1}{B/G}: Target Insect gets +1/+0 and gains deathtouch until end of turn. ({B/G} can be paid with either {B} or {G}.)"

How much mana does Zask, Skittering Swarmlord cost to cast? Basics

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord has a mana cost of {3}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's mana cost of {3}{G}{G} 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.

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord 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.

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's current oracle text is: "You may play lands and cast Insect spells from your graveyard. Whenever another Insect you control dies, put it on the bottom of its owner's library, then mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.) {1}{B/G}: Target Insect gets +1/+0 and gains deathtouch until end of turn. ({B/G} can be paid with either {B} or {G}.)"

What is the current price of Zask, Skittering Swarmlord? Pricing

The current market price for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is approximately $26.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €18.83 EUR.

Where can I buy Zask, Skittering Swarmlord? Pricing

You can purchase Zask, Skittering Swarmlord 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 Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord in Standard is not available.

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

Is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord in Modern is not available.

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

Is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord 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 Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Legacy? Legality

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Vintage? Legality

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord 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 Zask, Skittering Swarmlord legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord 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 Zask, Skittering Swarmlord from? Details

This printing of Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is from J22 (J22), with collector number 47.

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's rarity? Details

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is a rare card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Zask, Skittering Swarmlord? Details

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord was illustrated by Alexander Ostrowski.

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

What is Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's power and toughness? Details

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord is a 5/5 creature.

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

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