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Mortician Beetle
MM3 · Modern Masters 2017 #78 · Common · released 2017-03-17
{B}
Creature — Insect
Whenever a player sacrifices a creature, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
To the soldier, war is famine; to the scavenger, a feast.
Mortician Beetle is a common black creature from Modern Masters 2017 (2017). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2010 to 2017. Recent market prices range from $1.65 to $5.85 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$1.71
USD Foil$2.64
Format legality
Where you can play Mortician Beetle in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $1.65 to $5.85 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Masters 2017 at $1.65.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Eldrazi | 117 | Rare | $3.16 | $5.85 |
| Modern Masters 2017 This page | 78 | Common | $1.65 | $2.64 |
More from Modern Masters 2017
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2017-03-14Mortician Beetle’s ability triggers whenever any player, including you, sacrifices a creature because some other spell, ability, or cost instructed the player to do so. Mortician Beetle itself doesn’t allow you to sacrifice any creatures.
- 2017-03-14If a creature is sacrificed as a cost to cast a spell or activate an ability, Mortician Beetle’s ability resolves before that spell or ability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mortician Beetle legal in Commander?
Yes — Mortician Beetle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mortician Beetle legal in?
Mortician Beetle is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Mortician Beetle been printed?
Mortician Beetle has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2010 to 2017.
What is the cheapest printing of Mortician Beetle?
The cheapest printing is Modern Masters 2017 (#78) at about $1.65.
Who illustrated Mortician Beetle?
This printing of Mortician Beetle was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.