Quick Answer

Dross Hopper is a common Creature — Phyrexian Insect Horror from SOM (SOM) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dross Hopper MTG card

Dross Hopper

Creature — Phyrexian Insect Horror

Card Text

Sacrifice a creature: This creature gains flying until end of turn.

Bred in the vicious Mephidross, dross hoppers learned to eat quickly and escape faster.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Dave Allsop

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Market Prices

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$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
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$0.35
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$1.49
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€0.20
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dross Hopper? Basics

Dross Hopper is a Creature — Phyrexian Insect Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice a creature: This creature gains flying until end of turn."

How much mana does Dross Hopper cost to cast? Basics

Dross Hopper has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Dross Hopper's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Dross Hopper has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Dross Hopper's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice a creature: This creature gains flying until end of turn."

What is the current price of Dross Hopper? Pricing

The current market price for Dross Hopper is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Dross Hopper? Pricing

You can purchase Dross Hopper 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.

Dross Hopper normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.49

Is Dross Hopper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dross Hopper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dross Hopper legal in Modern? Legality

Dross Hopper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dross Hopper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dross Hopper 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 Dross Hopper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dross Hopper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dross Hopper legal in Legacy? Legality

Dross Hopper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dross Hopper legal in Vintage? Legality

Dross Hopper 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 Dross Hopper legal in Pauper? Legality

Dross Hopper is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Dross Hopper from? Details

This printing of Dross Hopper is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 60.

Dross Hopper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dross Hopper's rarity? Details

Dross Hopper is a common card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Dross Hopper? Details

Dross Hopper was illustrated by Dave Allsop.

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

What is Dross Hopper's power and toughness? Details

Dross Hopper is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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