Nest of Scarabs — Frequently Asked Questions
9 common questions about Nest of Scarabs in MTG — View Nest of Scarabs
What does Nest of Scarabs do?
Nest of Scarabs is a Enchantment. Its Oracle text reads: "Whenever you put one or more -1/-1 counters on a creature, create that many 1/1 black Insect creature tokens. *"They are small, but they always want more. Learn from them." —Bontu, god of ambition*" — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Nest of Scarabs?
Nest of Scarabs is a Enchantment. It is a Uncommon card from the Amonkhet set.
What format is Nest of Scarabs legal in?
Nest of Scarabs is legal in: Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Historic. Learn more about Pioneer format in our wiki.
How much does Nest of Scarabs cost?
The current market price for Nest of Scarabs is approximately $8.15 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Nest of Scarabs from?
Nest of Scarabs was printed in Amonkhet. Browse all cards from Amonkhet.
Is Nest of Scarabs good in Commander?
Yes, Nest of Scarabs is legal in Commander. It has 77 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Nest of Scarabs. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Nest of Scarabs?
Nest of Scarabs has 77 known combos. The most popular include: Blowfly Infestation (Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB); Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Blood Artist (Near-infinite -1/-1 counters, Near-infinite card draw); Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Zulaport Cutthroat (Near-infinite -1/-1 counters, Near-infinite card draw). View all combos with Nest of Scarabs.
What cards are similar to Nest of Scarabs?
There are 20 cards similar to Nest of Scarabs with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons, Obelisk Spider, Lulu, Inspiring Hollyphant. View all cards similar to Nest of Scarabs.
What are budget alternatives to Nest of Scarabs?
Since Nest of Scarabs costs $8.15, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Nest of Scarabs.
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