Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Swarm Surge is a common sorcery from Battle for Zendikar. Currently $0.04 ($0.36 foil).
Released October 2015 as part of Battle for Zendikar (expansion set). Click through to Battle for Zendikar for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 9.0x premium ($0.36), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swarm Surge a good MTG investment?
Swarm Surge is a common from Battle for Zendikar currently at $0.04. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Swarm Surge?
Swarm Surge from Battle for Zendikar is currently $0.04 for nonfoil and $0.36 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Swarm Surge's mana cost?
Swarm Surge's mana cost (casting cost) is 2B ({2}{B}). See Swarm Surge's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Swarm Surge?
At $0.04, Swarm Surge is a common with Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Swarm Surge?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Swarm Surge good in Commander (EDH)?
Swarm Surge is ranked #23820 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Swarm Surge legal in?
Swarm Surge is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Swarm Surge going up or down?
At $0.04, daily moves for Swarm Surge are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 9.0x premium at $0.36, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Swarm Surge worth buying?
Swarm Surge is currently priced at $0.04. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Swarm Surge reprint risk
Swarm Surge can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Swarm Surge price history
SpellBook has tracked Swarm Surge since its 2015 release in Battle for Zendikar across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #23820 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.