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Spreading Algae
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Uncommon
Eighth Edition EDHREC #23,729
$0.23
-4.2%
7 days
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Spreading Algae price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.23.
Spreading Algae Price Summary
Spreading Algae's current headline price is $0.23.
Spreading Algae Printings & Prices
3 printings
Spreading Algae has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Spreading Algae: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #281 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #274 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spreading Algae Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant Swamp
When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it.
When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.
Spreading Algae 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
Spreading Algae Rulings
1 most recent
- Apr 1, 2008 This card now has Enchant Swamp, which works exactly like any other Enchant ability. This means it can only be cast targeting a Swamp, and it will be put into its owner's graveyard if the permanent it's attached to ever stops being a Swamp.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Spreading Algae has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ED #281★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #281 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| USG #274 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
USG #274 Spreading Algae in Commander
Spreading Algae is the #23,729 most-played card on EDHREC, down 492 places over the last 30 days.
Spreading Algae FAQ
How much is Spreading Algae worth?
Spreading Algae is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Spreading Algae legal in Commander?
Yes — Spreading Algae is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Spreading Algae been reprinted?
Yes — Spreading Algae has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spreading Algae cheap?
Spreading Algae trades at about $0.23 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,729 on EDHREC).