Spreading Algae
Enchantment — Aura · Uncommon
Spreading Algae is currently worth about $0.24 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Enchant Swamp When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Enchantment — Aura
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Stephen Daniele
Playability
#23144 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Edition | 281★ | Uncommon | — | $7.27 |
| Urza's Saga | 274 | Uncommon | $0.45 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 281 | Uncommon | $0.24 | — |
Price intelligence
Eighth Edition #281★ — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $7.27 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$7.27 – $7.27 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Spreading Algae worth?
Spreading Algae is currently worth about $0.24 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.24 to $7.27 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Spreading Algae printed in?
Spreading Algae has been printed in 2 sets, including Urza's Saga, Eighth Edition.
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Is Spreading Algae legal in Commander?
Yes — Spreading Algae is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Spreading Algae legal in Modern?
Yes — Spreading Algae is legal in Modern.
Is Spreading Algae on the Reserved List?
No — Spreading Algae is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Urza's Saga · Eighth Edition
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