Stag Beetle
Onslaught · #285

Stag Beetle

Stag Beetle is a Rare Creature — Insect from Onslaught (285) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.87 for ungraded copies.

Onslaught set collectorsCommander deck buildersFormat legality shoppers Legacy legalVintage legalPenny legalCommander legalOathbreaker legalDuel legal
TCGPlayer market $5.87
Cardmarket trend €0.29
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Stag Beetle suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Stag Beetle from Onslaught?

Stag Beetle is a Creature — Insect in Onslaught numbered 285. Mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Stag Beetle (285) is a format-relevant Creature — Insect in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Stag Beetle worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.87 for Stag Beetle. Low and high spread runs $5.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.29; foil: $5.87; Normal: $0.68. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 285 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetOnslaught
Number285
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$5.87
Cardmarket EUR€0.29
cardmarket $0.29
foil $5.87
Normal $0.68

Card stats

ColorsG
Power0

How collectible is Stag Beetle?

Stag Beetle is a Rare printing in Onslaught. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 285 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2002.

What are the key details for Stag Beetle?

Stag Beetle lists as Creature — Insect. Artist: Anthony S. Waters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 285 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Stag Beetle (285) is a format-relevant Creature — Insect in Onslaught with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Stag Beetle is catalogued as Rare Creature — Insect in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $5.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.29; foil: $5.87; Normal: $0.68).
  • Mana cost {3}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Insect help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $5.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Stag Beetle from Onslaught?

Stag Beetle is a Rare Creature — Insect from Onslaught numbered 285 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Stag Beetle worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.87 for ungraded Stag Beetle. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Stag Beetle?

Stag Beetle is catalogued as Rare in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Stag Beetle legal in Commander or Standard?

Stag Beetle shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Stag Beetle near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.87. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.