Spreading Algae, 8th Edition, 281

Magic: The Gathering · 8th Edition

Spreading Algae

French name: Algue envahissante

281Uncommon

Spreading Algae (8th Edition 281) has a market price of US$0.22 to US$14.95 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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Market price

NormalUS$0.22Low US$0.14
FoilUS$14.95Low US$5.55

As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type
Enchantment: Aura
Mana cost
{G}
Artist
Stephen Daniele

Card text

Spreading Algae can enchant only a Swamp. When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy that land. When Spreading Algae is put into a graveyard from play, return Spreading Algae to its owner’s hand.

About this card

Spreading Algae is card 281 in 8th Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Apr 28, 2003. Rarity: Uncommon. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by Stephen Daniele. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$0.22 (Normal), US$14.95 (Foil). The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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