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Magic: The Gathering

Scute Swarm

Secret Lair Drop 7048 • rare

Set
Secret Lair Drop
Collector number
7048
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
2 generic mana green mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Green
Artist
Jason Loik & Matthew Cohen
Market price
$18.78
$18.78est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
12other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token. If you control six or more lands, create a token that's a copy of this creature instead.

The humble scute is sculpted from the very earth itself.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Scute Swarm was originally introduced in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar Rising as a rare insect creature known for its ability to create exponential copies of itself. The card quickly became a fan favorite in Commander and other casual formats due to its unique mechanics that represent a swarming infestation, often overwhelming opponents through sheer numbers on the battlefield.

This specific iteration is part of the Secret Lair series, a line of premium, curated cards featuring alternative artwork released directly by Wizards of the Coast. The design for this version leans into the creature's swarm aesthetic with stylized, illustrative flair that emphasizes the hive-mind nature of the card. It was released to provide collectors with a distinct, visually striking alternative to the standard printing, reflecting the thematic growth of the creature through artistic repetition.

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