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Rust Scarab
CREATURE — INSECT Uncommon
Gatecrash EDHREC #20,953
$0.17
+0.0%
7 days
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Rust Scarab price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Rust Scarab Price Summary
Rust Scarab's current headline price is $0.17.
Rust Scarab Printings & Prices
1 printings
Rust Scarab has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Rust Scarab: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #130 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GTC #130 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #130 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Rust Scarab Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever this creature becomes blocked, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.
""Behold nature's answer to the problem of society."
—Nikya of the Old Ways"
Rust Scarab is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Rust Scarab Rulings
2 most recent
- Jan 24, 2013 Rust Scarab’s ability normally triggers only once per combat, no matter how many creatures are assigned to block it.
- Jan 24, 2013 The artifact or enchantment will be destroyed before combat damage is dealt but after blockers are chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Rust Scarab has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTC #130 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GTC #130 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
Rust Scarab in Commander
Rust Scarab is the #20,953 most-played card on EDHREC, down 505 places over the last 30 days.
Rust Scarab FAQ
How much is Rust Scarab worth?
Rust Scarab is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Rust Scarab legal in Commander?
Yes — Rust Scarab is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Rust Scarab been reprinted?
Yes — Rust Scarab has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Rust Scarab cheap?
Rust Scarab trades at about $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,953 on EDHREC).