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Piper of the Swarm
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #7074 · Rare · released 2026-02-23
{1}{B}
Creature — Human Warlock
Rats you control have menace.
{1}{B}, {T}: Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token.
{2}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice three Rats: Gain control of target creature.
Piper of the Swarm is a rare black creature from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 2019 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.57 to $9.25 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$4.32
Format legality
Where you can play Piper of the Swarm in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.57 to $9.25 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Throne of Eldraine at $0.57.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throne of Eldraine Promos | 100s | Rare | — | $2.84 |
| Throne of Eldraine Promos | 100p | Rare | $1.81 | $5.55 |
| Throne of Eldraine | 392 | Rare | — | $0.57 |
| Throne of Eldraine | 355 | Rare | $4.16 | $9.25 |
| Throne of Eldraine | 100 | Rare | $1.73 | $3.03 |
| Magic Online Promos | 78862 | Rare | — | — |
| Forgotten Realms Commander | 106 | Rare | $2.12 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 7074 | Rare | — | $4.29 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2019-10-04The control-change effect of Piper of the Swarm's last ability lasts indefinitely. It doesn't wear off during the cleanup step, and it doesn't expire if Piper of the Swarm leaves the battlefield. In a multiplayer game, it does expire if you leave the game.
Frequently asked questions
Is Piper of the Swarm legal in Commander?
Yes — Piper of the Swarm is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Piper of the Swarm legal in?
Piper of the Swarm is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Piper of the Swarm been printed?
Piper of the Swarm has been printed 8 times across 5 sets, from 2019 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Piper of the Swarm?
The cheapest printing is Throne of Eldraine (#392) at about $0.57.
Who illustrated Piper of the Swarm?
This printing of Piper of the Swarm was illustrated by Daniel Elson & Scott Okumura.