Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm is $4.31 (PZA #6, Borderless), and the most expensive is $42.49 (J22 #19). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $42.49, up 967.6% over 7 days, up 879.0% over 30 days, up 685.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $81.14 (2024).
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm Printings & Prices
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $20.00 cash for J22 #19; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #19 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #19 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #19 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | $39.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PZA #6 | Foil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PZA #6 | Nonfoil | $3.70 | $6.49 | 43% |
| starcitygames | PZA #6 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | PZA #6 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm Rules Text & Legality
Whenever Ashcoat attacks or blocks, other Rats you control get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of Rats you control.
At the beginning of your end step, you may mill four cards. If you do, return up to two Rat creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. (To mill a card, put the top card of your library into your graveyard.)
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm Rulings
- Dec 2, 2022 The value of X is locked in as the first ability resolves. The bonus it grants won't change after that point, even if the number of Rats you control does.
- Dec 2, 2022 You choose which Rat creature cards to return to your hand as the last ability resolves. You may choose Rat creature cards milled with this ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm has been reprinted 3 times. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Source Material reprint cut the price 83% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZA #6 | 2026-03-06 | Mythic | Borderless | $17.51 | $10.83 | $7.94 | $4.21 |
| PZA #6 | 2026-03-06 | Mythic | Borderless | $75.78 | $14.51 | $12.76 | $7.01 |
| J22 #19 | 2022-12-02 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
PZA #6 
J22 #19 Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm in Commander
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm is the #5,083 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm FAQ
How much is Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm worth?
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm is worth about $42.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $4.31 to $42.49 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm legal in Commander?
Yes — Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm been reprinted?
Yes — Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm expensive?
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm holds a $42.49 price because supply is limited to two printings.