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Blech, Loafing Pest
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #176 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{1}{B}{G}
Legendary Creature — Pest
Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on each Pest, Bat, Insect, Snake, and Spider you control.
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Blech, Loafing Pest is a rare black-green creature from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.37 to $2.84 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.38
USD Foil$0.50
Format legality
Where you can play Blech, Loafing Pest in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.37 to $2.84 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.37.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Promos | 176p | Rare | $0.81 | $2.52 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 298 | Rare | $1.62 | $2.84 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 176 | Rare | $0.37 | $0.48 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20A creature with more than one of the listed types will still get only one +1/+1 counter when Blech's ability resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blech, Loafing Pest legal in Commander?
Yes — Blech, Loafing Pest is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Blech, Loafing Pest legal in?
Blech, Loafing Pest is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Blech, Loafing Pest been printed?
Blech, Loafing Pest has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Blech, Loafing Pest?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#176) at about $0.37.
Who illustrated Blech, Loafing Pest?
This printing of Blech, Loafing Pest was illustrated by Ilse Gort.