Scion of the Swarm
Foundations Jumpstart · #487

Scion of the Swarm

Scion of the Swarm is a Uncommon Creature — Vampire Cleric from Foundations Jumpstart (487) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded copies.

Foundations Jumpstart set collectorsBulk and playset buyers [object Object][object Object][object Object][object Object][object Object][object Object]
TCGPlayer market $0.18
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Uncommon
App coming soon

Who is this card for?

Scion of the Swarm suits collectors and players working on Foundations Jumpstart who need the Uncommon 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 Scion of the Swarm from Foundations Jumpstart?

Scion of the Swarm is a Creature — Vampire Cleric in Foundations Jumpstart numbered 487. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Scion of the Swarm (487) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Scion of the Swarm worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.18 for Scion of the Swarm. Low and high spread runs $0.18 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 487 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFoundations Jumpstart
Number487
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.18
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
Normal $0.18

Card stats

ColorsB
Power3

How collectible is Scion of the Swarm?

Scion of the Swarm is a Uncommon printing in Foundations Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 487 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Scion of the Swarm?

Scion of the Swarm lists as Creature — Vampire Cleric with keywords Flying. Artist: Ekaterina Burmak. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 487 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Scion of the Swarm (487) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Scion of the Swarm is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Vampire Cleric in Foundations Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.18 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.18).
  • Mana cost {3}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Vampire Cleric 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 Scion of the Swarm from Foundations Jumpstart?

Scion of the Swarm is a Uncommon Creature — Vampire Cleric from Foundations Jumpstart numbered 487 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Scion of the Swarm worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded Scion of the Swarm. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Scion of the Swarm?

Scion of the Swarm is catalogued as Uncommon in Foundations Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Scion of the Swarm legal in Commander or Standard?

Scion of the Swarm shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Scion of the Swarm near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.18. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

Related cards

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.