Magic: The Gathering

Infest

Archenemy 19 • uncommon

Set: Archenemy
Collector number: 19
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Karl Kopinski
Market price: $0.27

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What it's worth

$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.27 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon sorcery from the Archenemy set, this card serves as a tactical tool for managing the board by weakening the strength and toughness of all creatures. Its presence in a collection reflects an appreciation for cards that provide players with a decisive way to reshape the field during a game.

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Card face

What it does

All creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn.

"This is why we don't go out in banewasp weather."— Rannon, Vithian holdout

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Infest was printed as part of the Archenemy release in 2010, a multiplayer-focused Magic: The Gathering product designed to simulate a one-versus-many boss battle experience. The card itself functions as a board wipe, providing a necessary tactical counter to decks relying on small creature swarms. By including staple reprints like Infest, the set allowed players to balance their decks effectively while engaging with the specific mechanics introduced in the Archenemy format.

The artwork was commissioned from Karl Kopinski, a prolific illustrator known for his gritty, painterly style that defines much of the dark fantasy aesthetic in Magic: The Gathering. Kopinski opted for a visceral depiction of decay and corruption, utilizing muted tones and aggressive brushwork to visually represent the card's mechanical effect of inflicting damage to all creatures. The piece was well-received by players for capturing the grim atmosphere of the game's setting, reinforcing the card's role as a tool of total battlefield clearance.

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About

About Infest

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