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Brood of Cockroaches
CREATURE — INSECT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #16,818
$0.17
+0.0%
7 days
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Brood of Cockroaches price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Brood of Cockroaches Price Summary
Brood of Cockroaches's current headline price is $0.17.
Brood of Cockroaches Printings & Prices
2 printings
Brood of Cockroaches has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Brood of Cockroaches: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | VIS #53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #VIS-53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | VIS #53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Brood of Cockroaches Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of the next end step, you lose 1 life and return this card to your hand.
""It's like waking on a bed of a thousand olives during an earthquake of subtle force."
—Afari, *Tales*"
Brood of Cockroaches is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Brood of Cockroaches Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 The life loss and the return to hand both happen at the beginning of the end step as a single effect. It is not two separate effects.
- Oct 4, 2004 The loss of life is not optional.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Brood of Cockroaches has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #VIS-53 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| VIS #53 | 1997-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
VIS #53 Brood of Cockroaches in Commander
Brood of Cockroaches is the #16,818 most-played card on EDHREC, down 229 places over the last 30 days.
Brood of Cockroaches FAQ
How much is Brood of Cockroaches worth?
Brood of Cockroaches is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Brood of Cockroaches legal in Commander?
Yes — Brood of Cockroaches is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Brood of Cockroaches been reprinted?
Yes — Brood of Cockroaches has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brood of Cockroaches cheap?
Brood of Cockroaches trades at about $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,818 on EDHREC).