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Abyssal Nocturnus is a rare Creature — Horror from GPT (GPT) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.69 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Abyssal Nocturnus MTG card

Abyssal Nocturnus

Creature — Horror

Card Text

Whenever an opponent discards a card, this creature gets +2/+2 and gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

"I fear to keep an open mind, for there are those who would use it as a door to my soul." —Voka Schlak, Mauzam Asylum inmate, diary

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 GPT GPT 🎨 Jon Foster

Market Prices

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$0.69
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$2.50
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$1.29
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$2.49
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€0.48
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€2.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abyssal Nocturnus? Basics

Abyssal Nocturnus is a Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever an opponent discards a card, this creature gets +2/+2 and gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

How much mana does Abyssal Nocturnus cost to cast? Basics

Abyssal Nocturnus has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Abyssal Nocturnus's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Abyssal Nocturnus has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Abyssal Nocturnus's current oracle text is: "Whenever an opponent discards a card, this creature gets +2/+2 and gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

What is the current price of Abyssal Nocturnus? Pricing

The current market price for Abyssal Nocturnus is approximately $0.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Abyssal Nocturnus? Pricing

You can purchase Abyssal Nocturnus from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Abyssal Nocturnus normal: $0.69 | foil: $2.5

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Abyssal Nocturnus in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Modern? Legality

Abyssal Nocturnus is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Abyssal Nocturnus is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Abyssal Nocturnus in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Legacy? Legality

Abyssal Nocturnus is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Vintage? Legality

Abyssal Nocturnus is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Abyssal Nocturnus in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Abyssal Nocturnus from? Details

This printing of Abyssal Nocturnus is from GPT (GPT), with collector number 43.

Abyssal Nocturnus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Abyssal Nocturnus's rarity? Details

Abyssal Nocturnus is a rare card in GPT.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Abyssal Nocturnus? Details

Abyssal Nocturnus was illustrated by Jon Foster.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Abyssal Nocturnus's power and toughness? Details

Abyssal Nocturnus is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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