The 2026 Magic: The Gathering card Scute Swarm (number 84) from The Zeta Set features a 1/1 green Insect creature with a mana cost of {2}{G}.
Scute Swarm
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The Zeta Set
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Scute Swarm is a rare green creature card from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering expansion, The Zeta Set. Identified as card number 84 with set code SLZ, this Insect creature carries a mana cost of {2}{G} and possesses a power and toughness of 1/1. The gameplay mechanics revolve around the Landfall ability. Whenever a land you control enters the battlefield, you create a 1/1 green Insect creature token. The card offers a significant scaling effect: if you control six or more lands when the trigger resolves, the token created is a copy of Scute Swarm instead of a generic insect. This interaction allows for exponential growth in board presence during extended games, appealing to players who enjoy token strategies and land-heavy mana bases. As a rare card, Scute Swarm holds a place in the set's hierarchy, distinguished by its specific card number and color identity. Its design and rules text offer a clear example of the interactive gameplay found in modern Magic: The Gathering releases.
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Card Details
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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?
The mana cost for Scute Swarm is {2}{G}, requiring two generic mana and one green mana to cast. This results in a mana value of 3.
What does the Landfall ability do on Scute Swarm?
Landfall triggers when a land you control enters the battlefield. For Scute Swarm, this creates a 1/1 green Insect creature token, or a copy of Scute Swarm if you control six or more lands.
Who illustrated the artwork for Scute Swarm?
The artwork for Scute Swarm in The Zeta Set was created by the artist MSCHF. This card is identified as number 84 in the set.
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