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Torment of Scarabs Foundations Jumpstart MTG card
J25 #495 · Art by Bastien L. Deharme
J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations Jumpstart#495Uncommon

Torment of Scarabs

Enchantment · Aura CurseEnchant
Nonfoil
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#8,767 Down 23 in 30 days
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Torment of Scarabs Price Summary

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Torment of Scarabs Printings & Prices

Torment of Scarabs has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Torment of Scarabs Rules Text & Legality

Torment of Scarabs

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.

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Torment of Scarabs Rulings

  • 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

Torment of Scarabs has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, UncommonHour of DevastationHOU #78
  • Jul 14, 2017HOU set symbol, UncommonHour of Devastation · foilHOU #78
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #495

Torment of Scarabs in Commander

Torment of Scarabs is the #8,767 most-played card on EDHREC, down 23 places over the last 30 days.

#8,767 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 23 in 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 Nov 9, 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 (#8,767 on EDHREC).