Piper of the Swarm
Piper of the Swarm Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Piper of the Swarm is $0.51 (ELD #392, Foil), and the most expensive is $8.17 (ELD #355, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.80, up 36.4% over 7 days, up 93.5% over 30 days, down 3.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.92 (2026).
Piper of the Swarm Printings & Prices
Piper of the Swarm has 7 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including showcase, promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
Sell Piper of the Swarm: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.60 cash for ELD #355 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ELD #355 | Foil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ELD #355 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ELD #355 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PELD #100p | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | ELD #355 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $2.99 | 67% |
| CoolStuffInc | ELD #100 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ELD #100 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AFC #106 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PELD #100s | Foil | $0.40 | $2.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | ELD #100 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
Piper of the Swarm Rules Text & Legality
Rats you control have menace.
{1}{B}, {T}: Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token.
{2}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice three Rats: Gain control of target creature.
Piper of the Swarm is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Piper of the Swarm Rulings
- Oct 4, 2019 The control-change effect of Piper of the Swarm's last ability lasts indefinitely. It doesn't wear off during the cleanup step, and it doesn't expire if Piper of the Swarm leaves the battlefield. In a multiplayer game, it does expire if you leave the game.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Piper of the Swarm has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC #106 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #7074 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| PELD #100p | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PELD #100p | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PELD #100s | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Prerelease |
| ELD #355 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Extended Art |
| ELD #355 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Extended Art |
| ELD #392 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| ELD #100 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
| ELD #100 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
AFC #106 
SLD #7074 
PELD #100p 
ELD #355 Piper of the Swarm in Commander
Piper of the Swarm is the #2,912 most-played card on EDHREC, down 35 places over the last 30 days.
Piper of the Swarm FAQ
How much is Piper of the Swarm worth?
Piper of the Swarm is worth about $1.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.51 to $8.17 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Piper of the Swarm legal in Commander?
Yes — Piper of the Swarm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Piper of the Swarm been reprinted?
Yes — Piper of the Swarm has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Piper of the Swarm cheap?
Piper of the Swarm trades at about $1.80 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.