Deadly Insect
Deadly Insect Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Deadly Insect is $0.10 (MMQ #238), and the most expensive is $0.86 (CST #86a). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, down 5.6% over 7 days, up 112.5% over 30 days, up 70.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.18 (2026).
Deadly Insect Printings & Prices
Deadly Insect has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Deadly Insect: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for MMQ #238 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #238 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #238 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #238 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #86b | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #238 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #238 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | CST #86a | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | ALL #86a | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | BTD #53 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #86a | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Deadly Insect Rules Text & Legality
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
Deadly Insect is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Deadly Insect has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST #86a | 2006-07-21 | Common | Standard |
| BTD #53 | 2000-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| MMQ #238 | 1999-10-04 | Common | Standard |
| MMQ #238 | 1999-10-04 | Common | Standard |
| ALL #86a | 1996-06-10 | Common | Standard |
| ALL #86b | 1996-06-10 | Common | Standard |
CST #86a 
BTD #53 
MMQ #238 
ALL #86a Deadly Insect in Commander
Deadly Insect is the #25,558 most-played card on EDHREC, down 168 places over the last 30 days.
Deadly Insect FAQ
How much is Deadly Insect worth?
Deadly Insect is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.10 to $0.86 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Deadly Insect legal in Commander?
Yes — Deadly Insect is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Deadly Insect been reprinted?
Yes — Deadly Insect has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Deadly Insect cheap?
Deadly Insect trades at about $0.17 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,558 on EDHREC).