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Instill Infection
INSTANT Common
Scars of Mirrodin EDHREC #23,877
$0.13
+18.2%
7 days
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Instill Infection price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Instill Infection Price Summary
Instill Infection's current headline price is $0.13.
Instill Infection Printings & Prices
3 printings
Instill Infection has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Instill Infection: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #68 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #85 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #68 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MM2-85 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #85 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Instill Infection Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.
Draw a card.
""The results of our ninth inoculation were the same. The specimen was, of course, euthanized before the contagion could spread."
—Vedalken research notes"
Instill Infection is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Instill Infection has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MM2-85 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #85 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #85 | 2015-05-22 | Common | Standard |
| SOM #68 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| SOM #68 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
PLST #MM2-85 
MM2 #85 Instill Infection in Commander
Instill Infection is the #23,877 most-played card on EDHREC, down 803 places over the last 30 days.
Instill Infection FAQ
How much is Instill Infection worth?
Instill Infection is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Instill Infection legal in Commander?
Yes — Instill Infection is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Instill Infection been reprinted?
Yes — Instill Infection has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Instill Infection cheap?
Instill Infection trades at about $0.13 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,877 on EDHREC).