Scavenging Scarab
Scavenging Scarab is a Common Creature — Insect from Darksteel (51) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Scavenging Scarab suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Scavenging Scarab from Darksteel?
Scavenging Scarab is a Creature — Insect in Darksteel numbered 51. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Scavenging Scarab (51) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Scavenging Scarab worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Scavenging Scarab. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.03. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Darksteel |
|---|---|
| Number | 51 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.03 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Scavenging Scarab?
Scavenging Scarab is a Common printing in Darksteel. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2004.
What are the key details for Scavenging Scarab?
Scavenging Scarab lists as Creature — Insect. Artist: Jeff Easley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 51 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Scavenging Scarab (51) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Scavenging Scarab is catalogued as Common Creature — Insect in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.03).
- Mana cost {3}{B} and type line Creature — Insect help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Scavenging Scarab from Darksteel?
Scavenging Scarab is a Common Creature — Insect from Darksteel numbered 51 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Scavenging Scarab worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Scavenging Scarab. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Scavenging Scarab?
Scavenging Scarab is catalogued as Common in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Scavenging Scarab legal in Commander or Standard?
Scavenging Scarab shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Scavenging Scarab near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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