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Tend the Pests
STX · Strixhaven: School of Mages #242 · Uncommon · released 2021-04-23
{B}{G}
Instant
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.
"I've got a special treat for you today."
Tend the Pests is an uncommon black-green instant from Strixhaven: School of Mages (2021). Recent market prices range from $0.51 to $0.95 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.63
USD Foil$0.98
Format legality
Where you can play Tend the Pests in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.51 to $0.95 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Strixhaven: School of Mages at $0.51.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strixhaven: School of Mages This page | 242 | Uncommon | $0.51 | $0.95 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2021-04-16Copies of Tend the Pests will use the power of the creature sacrificed for the original spell to determine the number of Pests each copy creates. Because the copies aren't cast, you won't sacrifice additional creatures for them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tend the Pests legal in Commander?
Yes — Tend the Pests is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tend the Pests legal in?
Tend the Pests is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Tend the Pests been printed?
Tend the Pests has a single printing, released in 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Tend the Pests?
The cheapest printing is Strixhaven: School of Mages (#242) at about $0.51.
Who illustrated Tend the Pests?
This printing of Tend the Pests was illustrated by David Auden Nash.