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Plague Engineer
CREATURE — PHYREXIAN CARRIER Rare
The List EDHREC #15,895
$0.27
+0.0%
7 days
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Plague Engineer price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.27.
Plague Engineer Price Summary
Plague Engineer's current headline price is $0.27.
Plague Engineer Printings & Prices
4 printings
Plague Engineer has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, step and compleat foil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.
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Sell Plague Engineer: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1215 | Step and Compleat Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1215 | Step and Compleat Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #100 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #14 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #14 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MH1-100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Plague Engineer Rules Text & Legality
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As this creature enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures of the chosen type your opponents control get -1/-1.
""The lasting effects are invariably fatal."
—Phyrexian progress notes"
Plague Engineer 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 Engineer Rulings
2 most recent
- Jun 14, 2019 The choice of creature type is made as Plague Engineer enters the battlefield. Players can’t respond to this choice. The -1/-1 effect starts applying immediately.
- Jun 14, 2019 You must choose an existing creature type, such as Sliver or Warrior. Card types such as artifact, and supertypes such as legendary or snow, can’t be chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Plague Engineer has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MH1-100 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1215 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| H1R #14 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Alt Art |
| H1R #14 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Alt Art |
| MH1 #100 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
| MH1 #100 | 2019-06-14 | Rare | Standard |
SLD #1215 
H1R #14 
MH1 #100 Plague Engineer in Commander
Plague Engineer is the #15,895 most-played card on EDHREC, down 318 places over the last 30 days.
Plague Engineer FAQ
How much is Plague Engineer worth?
Plague Engineer is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Plague Engineer legal in Commander?
Yes — Plague Engineer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Plague Engineer been reprinted?
Yes — Plague Engineer has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Plague Engineer cheap?
Plague Engineer trades at about $0.27 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,895 on EDHREC).