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Torment of Scarabs
ENCHANTMENT — AURA CURSE Uncommon
Foundations Jumpstart EDHREC #8,706
$0.31
-3.1%
7 days
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Torment of Scarabs price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Torment of Scarabs Price Summary
Torment of Scarabs's current headline price is $0.31.
Torment of Scarabs Printings & Prices
2 printings
Torment of Scarabs has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Torment of Scarabs: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | HOU #78 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #495 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOU #78 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #495 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Torment of Scarabs Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant player
At the beginning of enchanted player's upkeep, that player loses 3 life unless they sacrifice a nonland permanent of their choice or discard a card.
"Like a carpet unrolling for their god, the scarabs poured out from the necropolis."
Torment of Scarabs 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
Torment of Scarabs Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 14, 2017 While resolving the triggered ability of Torment of Scarabs, the enchanted player chooses a card to be discarded without revealing it, chooses a nonland permanent to be sacrificed, or chooses to do neither. Then that player discards that card, sacrifices that permanent, or loses 3 life. That player can always choose to lose 3 life, even if they have cards to discard or nonland permanents to sacrifice.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Torment of Scarabs has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #495 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| HOU #78 | 2017-07-14 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| HOU #78 | 2017-07-14 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
HOU #78 Torment of Scarabs in Commander
Torment of Scarabs is the #8,706 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Torment of Scarabs FAQ
How much is Torment of Scarabs worth?
Torment of Scarabs is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Torment of Scarabs legal in Commander?
Yes — Torment of Scarabs is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Torment of Scarabs been reprinted?
Yes — Torment of Scarabs has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Torment of Scarabs cheap?
Torment of Scarabs trades at about $0.31 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,706 on EDHREC).