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Plague Stinger
CREATURE — PHYREXIAN INSECT HORROR Common
Scars of Mirrodin EDHREC #4,743
$0.39
+2.6%
7 days
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Plague Stinger price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.39.
Plague Stinger Price Summary
Plague Stinger's current headline price is $0.39.
Plague Stinger Printings & Prices
3 printings
Plague Stinger has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Plague Stinger: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #75 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DCI #59 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #75 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONC #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Plague Stinger Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
"It leaves its victims one sting closer to phyresis."
Plague Stinger 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
Plague Stinger Rulings
5 most recent
- Jan 1, 2011 A player who has ten or more poison counters loses the game. This is a state-based action.
- Jan 1, 2011 Damage from a source with infect affects planeswalkers normally.
- Jan 1, 2011 Damage from a source with infect is damage in all respects. If the source with infect also has lifelink, damage dealt by that source also causes its controller to gain that much life. Damage from a source with infect can be prevented or redirected. Abilities that trigger on damage being dealt will trigger if a source with infect deals damage, if appropriate.
- Jan 1, 2011 If damage from a source with infect that would be dealt to a player is prevented, that player doesn't get poison counters. If damage from a source with infect that would be dealt to a creature is prevented, that creature doesn't get -1/-1 counters.
- Jan 1, 2011 Infect's effect applies to any damage, not just combat damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Plague Stinger has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONC #96 | 2023-02-10 | Common | Standard |
| SOM #75 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| SOM #75 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| DCI #59 | 2009-10-31 | Rare | Standard |
ONC #96 
DCI #59 Plague Stinger in Commander
Plague Stinger is the #4,743 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.
Plague Stinger FAQ
How much is Plague Stinger worth?
Plague Stinger is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Plague Stinger legal in Commander?
Yes — Plague Stinger is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Plague Stinger been reprinted?
Yes — Plague Stinger has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Plague Stinger cheap?
Plague Stinger trades at about $0.39 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.