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Plague Engineer
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #1215 · Rare · released 2023-04-14
{2}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Carrier
Deathtouch
As this creature enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures of the chosen type your opponents control get -1/-1.
Plague Engineer is a rare black creature from Secret Lair Drop (2023). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2019 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $6.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$6.49
Format legality
Where you can play Plague Engineer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.31 to $6.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons | 100 | Rare | $0.36 | $1.18 |
| Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts | 14 | Rare | — | $1.29 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 1215 | Rare | — | $6.40 |
| The List | MH1-100 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 91257 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2019-06-14You must choose an existing creature type, such as Sliver or Warrior. Card types such as artifact, and supertypes such as legendary or snow, can’t be chosen.
- 2019-06-14The choice of creature type is made as Plague Engineer enters the battlefield. Players can’t respond to this choice. The -1/-1 effect starts applying immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plague Engineer legal in Commander?
Yes — Plague Engineer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Plague Engineer legal in?
Plague Engineer is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Plague Engineer been printed?
Plague Engineer has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2019 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Plague Engineer?
The cheapest printing is The List (#MH1-100) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Plague Engineer?
This printing of Plague Engineer was illustrated by Anato Finnstark.