Xantid Swarm

{G} · Creature — Insect

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, defending player can't cast spells this turn.

Rulings (2)

Jun 8, 2016 · The defending player may cast spells before Xantid Swarm’s triggered ability resolves.

Jun 8, 2016 · In a multiplayer game, only the player Xantid Swarm attacked is affected. Other defending players may cast spells.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernNot legal

PioneerNot legal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernLegal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=176 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Bant Survival	Premodern	100%	4×	1
Selesnya Enchantress	Premodern	90.9%	1–4×	88
Reanimator	Premodern	61.5%	2–3×	26
Simic Survival	Premodern	50%	1–3×	4
Selesnya Survival	Premodern	50%	1×	2
4-Color Survival	Premodern	25%	2×	4
Naya Oath	Premodern	20%	1×	5
Gruul Survival	Premodern	4.3%	1–4×	46

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots

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Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfallcasthaven.com