Tend the Pests
Instant · Uncommon
Tend the Pests is currently worth about $0.86 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 2 copies.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Create X 1/1 black and green Pest creature tokens with "When this token dies, you gain 1 life," where X is the sacrificed creature's power.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- B · G
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- David Auden Nash
Playability
#5420 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages | 242 | Uncommon | $0.86 | $1.01 |
Price intelligence
Strixhaven: School of Mages #242 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.01 | $0.86 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.74 – $1.01 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Tend the Pests worth?
Tend the Pests is currently worth about $0.86 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.86 to $1.01 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Tend the Pests printed in?
Tend the Pests has been printed in 1 set, including Strixhaven: School of Mages.
Can I buy Tend the Pests on RareWell?
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Is Tend the Pests legal in Commander?
Yes — Tend the Pests is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Tend the Pests legal in Modern?
Yes — Tend the Pests is legal in Modern.
Is Tend the Pests on the Reserved List?
No — Tend the Pests is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Strixhaven: School of Mages
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