The Locust God
The Locust God Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Locust God is $6.93 (C20 #219), and the most expensive is $127.76 (MP2 #51, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.17, up 23.9% over 7 days, down 8.8% over 30 days, up 10.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $10.05 (2026).
The Locust God Printings & Prices
The Locust God has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless and prerelease treatments.
Sell The Locust God: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $85.00 cash for MP2 #51 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 53% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #51 | Foil | $85.00 | $179.99 | 53% |
| Card Kingdom | HOU #139 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #903 | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | HOU #139 | Foil | $13.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PHOU #139s | Foil | $12.00 | $23.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | HOU #139 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #219 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #335 | Nonfoil | $5.30 | $9.49 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C20-219 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $8.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | HOU #139 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $9.99 | 60% |
The Locust God Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever you draw a card, create a 1/1 blue and red Insect creature token with flying and haste.
{2}{U}{R}: Draw a card, then discard a card.
When The Locust God dies, return it to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step.
The Locust God is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
The Locust God Rulings
- Jul 14, 2017 If a spell or ability causes you to put cards into your hand without specifically using the word “draw,” The Locust God's first triggered ability won't trigger.
- Jul 14, 2017 If this creature dies but leaves your graveyard before the next end step, it will remain in its new zone.
- Jul 14, 2017 The “next end step” refers to the next end step that occurs, not the end step of the next turn. If this creature dies before a turn's end step (for example, during combat), it will be returned to its owner's hand at the beginning of that turn's end step.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Locust God has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOC #335 | 2023-04-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| PLST #C20-219 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| SLD #903 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| C20 #219 | 2020-04-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| PHOU #139s | 2017-07-14 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| HOU #139 | 2017-07-14 | Mythic | Standard |
| HOU #139 | 2017-07-14 | Mythic | Standard |
| MP2 #51 | 2017-04-28 | Special | Borderless |
MOC #335 
PLST #C20-219 
SLD #903 
C20 #219 
PHOU #139s 
HOU #139 
MP2 #51 The Locust God in Commander
The Locust God is the #1,686 most-played card on EDHREC, down 20 places over the last 30 days.
The Locust God FAQ
How much is The Locust God worth?
The Locust God is worth about $9.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $6.93 to $127.76 across 7 tracked printings.
Is The Locust God legal in Commander?
Yes — The Locust God is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has The Locust God been reprinted?
Yes — The Locust God has been reprinted 8 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Locust God expensive?
The Locust God holds a $9.17 price because Commander demand is high (#1,686 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.