Instill Infection
~$0.09 low · ~$0.69 high
Black. Instant
Modern Masters 2015 #85 · Illustrated by Chris Rahn
Modern Masters 2015 #85 · Illustrated by Chris RahnWhat is Instill Infection worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.
Draw a card.
"The results of our ninth inoculation were the same. The specimen was, of course, euthanized before the contagion could spread." —Vedalken research notes
Format legality
All 3 printings of Instill Infection
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #MM2-85· 2019common· Cardmarket €0.08 | common | $0.23 | No foil printing | €0.08 | |
 Modern Masters 2015 mm2 #85· 2015common· Cardmarket €0.06 · €0.12 foil | common | $0.16 | $0.40 | €0.06€0.12 foil | |
 Scars of Mirrodin som #68· 2010common· Cardmarket €0.08 · €0.29 foil | common | $0.09 | $0.69 | €0.08€0.29 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2010
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #24,093 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Modern Masters 2015 card (#85).
085 · MM2 · C · EN
- 085Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- MM2Set code for Modern Masters 2015
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Card breakdown
The parts of Instill Infection, read from the Modern Masters 2015 printing. Tap a label to highlight its line. How to read any Magic card.
- Top: name and cost
- Art and type line
- Text box
- Bottom: stats and the info line
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Top: name and cost
Art and type line
Text box
Bottom: stats and the info line
Also on this card
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
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