Swarm of Scarabs
Effect Monster
Swarm of Scarabs is a Effect Monster (DARK/Insect, Level 3) with 500 ATK / 1000 DEF. First printed in Pharaonic Guardian (2003).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- DARK
- Monster type
- Insect
- Level
- 3
- ATK / DEF
- 500 / 1000
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2003-07-18
- Printings
- 5
Card text
Once per turn: You can change this card to face-down Defense Position. If this card is Flip Summoned: Target 1 monster your opponent controls; destroy that target.
Approximate value
≈$0.18
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaonic Guardian | PGD-021 | Common | 2003-07-18 | $2.49 |
| Dark Beginning 2 | DB2-EN221 | Common | 2005-07-27 | $1.49 |
| Gold Series | GLD1-EN008 | Common | 2008-04-02 | $0.18 |
| Astral Pack Three | AP03-EN016 | Common | 2013-09-13 | $0.18 |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Box | SBCB-EN152 | Common | 2020-11-26 | $1.24 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Swarm of Scarabs in other languages
| Japanese | スカラベの大群 |
| Korean | 스캐럽 대군 |
| German | Skarabäusschwarm |
| French | Nuée de Scarabées |
| Italian | Sciame di Scarabei |
| Spanish | Enjambre de Escarabajos |