Brood of Cockroaches
Brood of Cockroaches Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Brood of Cockroaches is $0.16 (PLST #VIS-53), and the most expensive is $0.33 (VIS #53). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, down 11.1% over 7 days, down 11.1% over 30 days, down 20.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2024).
Brood of Cockroaches Printings & Prices
Brood of Cockroaches has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Brood of Cockroaches: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.05 cash for PLST #VIS-53; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 87% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLST #VIS-53 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | VIS #53 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| starcitygames | VIS #53 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Brood of Cockroaches Rules Text & Legality
When this creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of the next end step, you lose 1 life and return this card to your hand.
Brood of Cockroaches is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Brood of Cockroaches Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The life loss and the return to hand both happen at the beginning of the end step as a single effect. It is not two separate effects.
- Oct 4, 2004 The loss of life is not optional.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Brood of Cockroaches has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #VIS-53 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| VIS #53 | 1997-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #VIS-53 
VIS #53 Brood of Cockroaches in Commander
Brood of Cockroaches is the #16,589 most-played card on EDHREC, down 126 places over the last 30 days.
Brood of Cockroaches FAQ
How much is Brood of Cockroaches worth?
Brood of Cockroaches is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.16 to $0.33 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Commander?
Yes — Brood of Cockroaches is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Brood of Cockroaches been reprinted?
Yes — Brood of Cockroaches has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brood of Cockroaches cheap?
Brood of Cockroaches trades at about $0.16 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,589 on EDHREC).