Quick Answer

Stinging Cave Crawler is a uncommon Creature — Insect Horror from LCI (LCI) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Stinging Cave Crawler MTG card

Stinging Cave Crawler

Creature — Insect Horror

Card Text

Deathtouch Descend 4 — Whenever this creature attacks, if there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard, you draw a card and you lose 1 life.

Caverns uninhabited by mycoids are often infested with worse.

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Deathtouch Descend

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stinging Cave Crawler? Basics

Stinging Cave Crawler is a Creature — Insect Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch Descend 4 — Whenever this creature attacks, if there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard, you draw a card and you lose 1 life."

How much mana does Stinging Cave Crawler cost to cast? Basics

Stinging Cave Crawler has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Stinging Cave Crawler's mana cost of {2}{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.

Stinging Cave Crawler 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.

Stinging Cave Crawler's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch Descend 4 — Whenever this creature attacks, if there are four or more permanent cards in your graveyard, you draw a card and you lose 1 life."

What is the current price of Stinging Cave Crawler? Pricing

The current market price for Stinging Cave Crawler is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Stinging Cave Crawler? Pricing

You can purchase Stinging Cave Crawler 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.

Stinging Cave Crawler normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.14

Is Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Standard? Legality

Stinging Cave Crawler is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Modern? Legality

Stinging Cave Crawler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stinging Cave Crawler 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 Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stinging Cave Crawler is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Legacy? Legality

Stinging Cave Crawler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Vintage? Legality

Stinging Cave Crawler 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 Stinging Cave Crawler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stinging Cave Crawler 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 Stinging Cave Crawler from? Details

This printing of Stinging Cave Crawler is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 124.

Stinging Cave Crawler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stinging Cave Crawler's rarity? Details

Stinging Cave Crawler is a uncommon card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Stinging Cave Crawler? Details

Stinging Cave Crawler was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Stinging Cave Crawler's power and toughness? Details

Stinging Cave Crawler is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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