Insidious Bookworms
Insidious Bookworms Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Insidious Bookworms is $0.11 (ALL #51b), and the most expensive is $0.16 (CST #51a). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.11, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 8.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.18 (2025).
Insidious Bookworms Printings & Prices
Insidious Bookworms has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Insidious Bookworms: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.01 cash for CST #51a; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 97% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CST #51a | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #51a | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #51b | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Insidious Bookworms Rules Text & Legality
When this creature dies, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, target player discards a card at random.
Insidious Bookworms is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Insidious Bookworms has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST #51a | 2006-07-21 | Common | Standard |
| ALL #51a | 1996-06-10 | Common | Standard |
| ALL #51b | 1996-06-10 | Common | Standard |
CST #51a 
ALL #51a Insidious Bookworms in Commander
Insidious Bookworms is the #28,577 most-played card on EDHREC, down 166 places over the last 30 days.
Insidious Bookworms FAQ
How much is Insidious Bookworms worth?
Insidious Bookworms is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.11 to $0.16 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Insidious Bookworms legal in Commander?
Yes — Insidious Bookworms is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Insidious Bookworms been reprinted?
Yes — Insidious Bookworms has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Insidious Bookworms cheap?
Insidious Bookworms trades at about $0.11 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,577 on EDHREC).