Slaying Mantis
Slaying Mantis Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Slaying Mantis is $0.20 (UND #69), and the most expensive is $0.84 (UST #122, Foil).
Slaying Mantis Printings & Prices
Slaying Mantis has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Slaying Mantis: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for UST #122 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UST #122 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | UST #122 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | UND #69 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Slaying Mantis Rules Text & Legality
Just a second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't move permanents.)
This creature enters by being thrown from a distance of at least three feet.
When this creature enters, it fights each creature an opponent controls that it touched as it entered.
Slaying Mantis is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
Slaying Mantis Rulings
- Feb 29, 2020 If Slaying Mantis lands on multiple creatures, it fights each of them one-on-one. For example, Slaying Mantis lands on a 3/3, a 4/4, and a 5/5. Slaying Mantis deals 6 damage to each of them, destroying them all. At the same time, they deal a total of 12 damage to Slaying Mantis, destroying it. What a maneuver!
- Feb 29, 2020 If Slaying Mantis touches the object used to represent a creature token an opponent controls, it will fight that creature.
- Feb 29, 2020 If you create a token that's a copy of Slaying Mantis, it also enters via flying elbow. However, you must use a Magic card-sized object to represent the token. As Slaying Mantis's just a second ability won't apply, players can move around their permanents at any time, including while Slaying Mantis is in flight. So that's fun.
- Feb 29, 2020 Just a second is a variant of split second. Announcing Slaying Mantis instantly locks all permanents in place on the battlefield. As long as Slaying Mantis is on the stack, players can't cast spells, activate abilities, or move their permanents.
- Feb 29, 2020 No player may interfere with the throwing of Slaying Mantis, including while it's in flight.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Slaying Mantis has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UND #69 | 2020-02-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UST #122 | 2017-12-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UST #122 | 2017-12-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
UND #69 
UST #122 Slaying Mantis FAQ
How much is Slaying Mantis worth?
Slaying Mantis is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.20 to $0.84 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Slaying Mantis legal in Commander?
No — Slaying Mantis is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has Slaying Mantis been reprinted?
Yes — Slaying Mantis has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Slaying Mantis cheap?
Slaying Mantis trades at about $0.20 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.