Scute Swarm Calculator
Don't want to do the maths on how many scutes you should have? look no further.
Scute Damage: 1
Green Insect Damage: 0
Info
This tool helps you determine the correct number of Scute Swarm tokens to create based on the number of lands entering the battlefield + existing Scute Swarm in play.
This site is designed to be used in conjunction with Magic: The Gathering games. To help players running the card "Scute Swarm" in their decks
Usage
1. Set the current number of lands you have in play
2. Set the number of lands entering the battlefield simultaneously
3. Click Calculate. The number of Scute Swarm and Green Insect tokens will be updated accordingly
4. If needed, Number of Scute Swarm tokens and insect tokens can be adjusted manually
5. Click Reset to start over
Lands Entering Simultaneously
Cards with effects like Circuitous Route cause the lands to enter at the same time. So only the scute swarms currently on the battlefield when the effect is played trigger and create copies for each land coming into play
If you have 2 scutes have 6 lands and play Circuitous Route, both scutes will trigger 2 times and you end with 6 scute swarm and 8 lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scute Swarm?
Scute Swarm is a creature card from Magic: The Gathering's Zendikar Rising set. It's a 1/1 green Insect with a landfall ability that creates tokens whenever a land enters the battlefield under your control. Below 6 lands, it creates 1/1 Insect tokens. At 6+ lands, it creates copies of itself, leading to exponential growth.
Why do I need a calculator for Scute Swarm?
Once you have 6 or more lands, each land causes every Scute Swarm to copy itself. This exponential growth can quickly result in hundreds or thousands of tokens, making manual counting impractical and error-prone during gameplay.
How does the landfall trigger work?
Landfall triggers whenever a land enters the battlefield under your control. If you have multiple Scute Swarms, each one triggers separately. If multiple lands enter simultaneously (like with Cultivate), each Scute Swarm triggers once for each land, using the number of Scutes present when the ability resolves.
What's the difference between Scute Swarm tokens and Green Insect tokens?
Before you reach 6 lands, Scute Swarm creates generic 1/1 green Insect creature tokens. At 6+ lands, it creates token copies of Scute Swarm itself, which also have the landfall ability and will continue to multiply with future land drops.
Can I use this calculator during tournament play?
Yes! Using external tools to track game state (like token counts) is generally allowed in Magic tournaments. However, always check with the head judge if you're unsure. The calculator helps ensure accurate counts, which benefits both players.
What cards work well with Scute Swarm?
Cards that put multiple lands into play simultaneously are excellent: Cultivate, Kodama's Reach, Circuitous Route, and Boundless Realms. Fetch lands also work great since they trigger landfall twice. Check out our Strategy Guide for comprehensive combo information.
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