Plague Fiend (PCY #73)
Plague Fiend is a common printing from Prophecy (PCY #73), a Creature — Insect. Illustrated by David Martin.
Card text
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, destroy that creature unless its controller pays {2}.
As the strange plague ravaged Jamuraa, the fiends multiplied.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Insect |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 1 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Prophecy (PCY) |
| Collector number | 73 |
| Artist | David Martin |
| Released | 2000-06-05 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.17, foil $0.73 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — The creature’s controller gets the option to pay when the triggered ability resolves.