Quick Answer

Compy Swarm is a rare Creature — Dinosaur from REX (REX) costing {1}{B}{G}. Legal in Commander.

Compy Swarm MTG card

Compy Swarm

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died this turn, create a tapped token that's a copy of this creature.

"There's no reason for it to fear man." —Robert Burke

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 REX REX 🎨 Izzy

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$182.05
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$249.99
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€167.55
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compy Swarm? Basics

Compy Swarm is a Creature — Dinosaur card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died this turn, create a tapped token that's a copy of this creature."

How much mana does Compy Swarm cost to cast? Basics

Compy Swarm has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Compy Swarm's mana cost of {1}{B}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Compy Swarm has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Compy Swarm's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died this turn, create a tapped token that's a copy of this creature."

What is the current price of Compy Swarm? Pricing

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Where can I buy Compy Swarm? Pricing

You can purchase Compy Swarm from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Compy Swarm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Compy Swarm in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Compy Swarm legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Compy Swarm in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Compy Swarm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Compy Swarm is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Compy Swarm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Compy Swarm in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Compy Swarm legal in Legacy? Legality

Compy Swarm is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Compy Swarm legal in Vintage? Legality

Compy Swarm is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Compy Swarm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Compy Swarm in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Compy Swarm from? Details

This printing of Compy Swarm is from REX (REX), with collector number 34.

Compy Swarm may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Compy Swarm's rarity? Details

Compy Swarm is a rare card in REX.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Compy Swarm? Details

Compy Swarm was illustrated by Izzy.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Compy Swarm's power and toughness? Details

Compy Swarm is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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