Praying Mantis
Effect Monster
Praying Mantis is a Effect Monster (WIND/Insect, Level 4) with 1500 ATK / 1200 DEF. First printed in Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge (2023).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- WIND
- Monster type
- Insect
- Level
- 4
- ATK / DEF
- 1500 / 1200
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2023-06-22
- Printings
- 1
Card text
Once per turn, when an opponent's monster declares an attack: You can send 1 card from your Spell & Trap Zone to the GY; return that opponent's monster to the hand. You can only use each of the following effects of "Praying Mantis" once per turn. During your Standby Phase: You can Special Summon 1 "Baby Mantis Token" (Insect/WIND/Level 1/ATK 500/DEF 500). You can banish this card from your GY; Special Summon 1 "Baby Mantis Token".
Approximate value
≈$0.13
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-06-09), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
All printings →| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge | BLMR-EN033 | Ultra Rare | 2023-06-22 | $0.13 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Praying Mantis in other languages
| Japanese | プレイング・マンティス |
| Korean | 프레잉 맨티스 |
| Chinese | 祈祷螳螂 |
| German | Betende Gottesanbeterin |
| French | Mante Religieuse |
| Italian | Mantide Religiosa |
| Spanish | Mantis Religiosa |
| Portuguese | Louva-a-deus Predador |