8ED #281
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Spreading Algae
Enchantment · AuraEnchant
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 8ED #281 nonfoil
$0.22 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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- 30 days
- −4.3%
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- #24,075 Down 150 in 30 days
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Spreading Algae Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, flat over 7 days, down 4.3% over 30 days, down 4.3% over 90 days.
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Spreading Algae in Sealed Products
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Spreading Algae Printings & Prices
Spreading Algae has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
USG #274
8ED #281★
Sell Spreading Algae: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #274 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #281 | Nonfoil |
Spreading Algae Rules Text & Legality
Spreading Algae
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Spreading Algae Rulings
- 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
Spreading Algae has been reprinted 3 times.
- Oct 12, 1998Urza's SagaUSG #274
- Jul 28, 2003Eighth Edition8ED #281
- Jul 28, 2003Eighth Edition · foil8ED #281★
Spreading Algae in Commander
Spreading Algae is the #24,075 most-played card on EDHREC, down 150 places over the last 30 days.
#24,075
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 150 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Down 150 in 30 days
Spreading Algae FAQ
How much is Spreading Algae worth?
Spreading Algae is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $0.22; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,075 on EDHREC).