Magic: The Gathering

Necropede

Scars of Mirrodin 185 • uncommon

Set: Scars of Mirrodin
Collector number: 185
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Nic Klein
Market price: $0.38

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What it's worth

$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.34 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card is part of a series centered on a world defined by its metallic landscape. As an artifact creature, it reflects the mechanical nature of its environment, offering a tactical presence on the table that rewards players for navigating its specific interactions.

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Card face

What it does

Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)

When this creature dies, you may put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.

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

Necropede was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the Phyrexian faction's return to the plane of Mirrodin, reflecting a thematic shift toward biological horror and mechanical corruption. The card was designed to function as a defensive creature with an infect ability, serving as a tactical piece for players utilizing the game's poison counter mechanics.

The creature's illustration was created by artist Daarken, known for a dark, visceral style that fits the Phyrexian aesthetic. The art emphasizes the creature's hybrid nature, blending organic insect anatomy with the metallic, jagged textures of Mirrodin's landscape. Upon release, it was well-received by players focusing on aggressive artifact-based decks, particularly in the Limited and Constructed formats of the era.

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About Necropede

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