Swarm of Scarabs
Swarm of Scarabs is a Effect Monster, first released in 2003 in Pharaonic Guardian. It has 6 printings across 6 sets (Common). The cheapest copy is SBC2-ENG06 Common at $0.25; the most valuable is DB2-EN221 Common at $0.48. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.25 – $0.48
6 printings priced
Type
Insect
Level
3
ATK
500
DEF
1000
You can flip this card into face-down Defense Position once per turn during your Main Phase. When this card is Flip Summoned, destroy 1 monster on your opponent's side of the field.
Appears in 6 expansions
Printings (6)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaonic Guardian | PGD-021 | Common | $0.29 | |
| Dark Beginning 2 | DB2-EN221 | Common | $0.48 | |
| Gold Series 2008 | GLD1-EN008 | Common | $0.48 | |
| Astral Pack 3 | AP03-EN016 | Common | $0.30 | |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Box | SBCB-EN152 | Common | $0.29 | |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Finals | SBC2-ENG06 | Common | $0.25 |
Swarm of Scarabs: FAQ
How much is Swarm of Scarabs worth?+
Swarm of Scarabs currently sells for $0.25 – $0.48 on TCGPlayer, from $0.25 for SBC2-ENG06 up to $0.48 for DB2-EN221. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Swarm of Scarabs printed in?+
Swarm of Scarabs appears in 6 sets: Pharaonic Guardian, Dark Beginning 2, Gold Series 2008, Astral Pack 3, Speed Duel: Battle City Box, Speed Duel: Battle City Finals.
Is Swarm of Scarabs legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Swarm of Scarabs is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Swarm of Scarabs?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Swarm of Scarabs is 15383415.
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