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Plague Boiler
ARTIFACT Rare
Ravnica: City of Guilds EDHREC #22,450
$0.27
+0.0%
7 days
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Plague Boiler Price Summary
Plague Boiler's current headline price is $0.27.
Plague Boiler Printings & Prices
2 printings
Plague Boiler has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Plague Boiler: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #269 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #254 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Plague Boiler Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of your upkeep, put a plague counter on this artifact.
{1}{B}{G}: Put a plague counter on this artifact or remove a plague counter from it.
When this artifact has three or more plague counters on it, sacrifice it. If you do, destroy all nonland permanents.
Plague Boiler is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Plague Boiler Rulings
3 most recent
- Oct 1, 2005 If the third ability triggers, removing a counter in response won’t stop the effect. However, somehow removing Plague Boiler from the battlefield in response would stop the effect because then you wouldn’t be able to sacrifice Plague Boiler.
- Oct 1, 2005 The sacrifice is done on resolution of the triggered ability.
- Oct 1, 2005 You choose whether to add or remove a counter when the second ability resolves. You can’t choose to remove a counter if there isn’t one there.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Plague Boiler has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #254 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
| RAV #269 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| RAV #269 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
C13 #254 Plague Boiler in Commander
Plague Boiler is the #22,450 most-played card on EDHREC, down 560 places over the last 30 days.
Plague Boiler FAQ
How much is Plague Boiler worth?
Plague Boiler is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Plague Boiler legal in Commander?
Yes — Plague Boiler is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Plague Boiler been reprinted?
Yes — Plague Boiler has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Plague Boiler cheap?
Plague Boiler trades at about $0.27 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,450 on EDHREC).