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Wasp of the Bitter End is a uncommon Creature — Insect Horror from HOU (HOU) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wasp of the Bitter End MTG card

Wasp of the Bitter End

Creature — Insect Horror

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast a Bolas planeswalker spell, you may sacrifice this creature. If you do, destroy target creature.

As the Second Sun glided into its final position in the sky, a chorus of wings sounded to herald the return of Nicol Bolas.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek
Flying

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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wasp of the Bitter End? Basics

Wasp of the Bitter End is a Creature — Insect Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast a Bolas planeswalker spell, you may sacrifice this creature. If you do, destroy target creature."

How much mana does Wasp of the Bitter End cost to cast? Basics

Wasp of the Bitter End 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.

Wasp of the Bitter End'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.

Wasp of the Bitter End 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.

Wasp of the Bitter End's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast a Bolas planeswalker spell, you may sacrifice this creature. If you do, destroy target creature."

What is the current price of Wasp of the Bitter End? Pricing

The current market price for Wasp of the Bitter End is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Wasp of the Bitter End? Pricing

You can purchase Wasp of the Bitter End 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 Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wasp of the Bitter End in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Modern? Legality

Wasp of the Bitter End is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wasp of the Bitter End 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 Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Pioneer? Legality

Wasp of the Bitter End is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Legacy? Legality

Wasp of the Bitter End is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Vintage? Legality

Wasp of the Bitter End 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 Wasp of the Bitter End legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wasp of the Bitter End 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 Wasp of the Bitter End from? Details

This printing of Wasp of the Bitter End is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 206.

Wasp of the Bitter End may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wasp of the Bitter End's rarity? Details

Wasp of the Bitter End is a uncommon card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Wasp of the Bitter End? Details

Wasp of the Bitter End was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

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

What is Wasp of the Bitter End's power and toughness? Details

Wasp of the Bitter End 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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