Scute Swarm is card number 205 in The Zeta Set (2026), a Rare Creature-Insect in Magic: The Gathering known for its Landfall token generation mechanics.
Scute Swarm
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Zeta Set
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Description
Scute Swarm, designated as card number 205 in The Zeta Set released in 2026, offers a distinct mechanical identity within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Classified as a Rare Creature with the Insect subtype, this card operates with a mana cost of {2}{G} and holds a mana value of 3. Its gameplay revolves around a powerful Landfall ability that rewards players for deploying lands to the battlefield. The card's primary effect triggers whenever a land you control enters play. Under standard conditions, this effect creates a 1/1 green Insect creature token. However, the card features a scaled-up payoff for players who have established a significant land base. If you control six or more lands, the effect changes: instead of creating a generic token, you create a token that is an exact copy of Scute Swarm itself. This scaling mechanic allows the card to grow in value and board presence as the game progresses, making it a strategic asset for collectors who appreciate cards with dynamic, state-dependent abilities. Designed by artist MSCHF, Scute Swarm represents a specific point in The Zeta Set's timeline. Collectors seeking to build a comprehensive set of Magic: The Gathering cards will find this card to be a key component of the 2026 release. The interplay between the Landfall trigger and the copy effect provides a unique narrative of growth and replication, appealing to hobbyists who value both aesthetic design and functional depth in their collections. Whether used for casual play or studied for its mechanical elegance, Scute Swarm stands as a notable entry in the modern Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Scute Swarm
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
MSCHF
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}
Creature — Insect
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, create a 1/1 green Insect creature token. If you control six or more lands, create a token that's a copy of this creature instead.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Scute Swarm?
Scute Swarm has a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3 in Magic: The Gathering.
How does the Landfall ability work on this card?
Whenever a land you control enters the battlefield, you create a 1/1 Insect creature token. If you control six or more lands, you create a token that is a copy of Scute Swarm instead.
Who illustrated the artwork for Scute Swarm?
The artwork for Scute Swarm in The Zeta Set was created by artist MSCHF.
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