Quick Answer

Arctic Nishoba is a uncommon Creature — Cat Warrior from CSP (CSP) costing {5}{G}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arctic Nishoba MTG card

Arctic Nishoba

Creature — Cat Warrior

Card Text

Trample Cumulative upkeep {G} or {W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) When this creature dies, you gain 2 life for each age counter on it.

Card Stats

6/6 uncommon CMC: 6.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Dave Kendall
Cumulative upkeep Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.76
Foil
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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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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arctic Nishoba? Basics

Arctic Nishoba is a Creature — Cat Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample Cumulative upkeep {G} or {W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) When this creature dies, you gain 2 life for each age counter on it."

How much mana does Arctic Nishoba cost to cast? Basics

Arctic Nishoba has a mana cost of {5}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Arctic Nishoba's mana cost of {5}{G} 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.

Arctic Nishoba has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Arctic Nishoba's current oracle text is: "Trample Cumulative upkeep {G} or {W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) When this creature dies, you gain 2 life for each age counter on it."

What is the current price of Arctic Nishoba? Pricing

The current market price for Arctic Nishoba is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Arctic Nishoba? Pricing

You can purchase Arctic Nishoba 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.

Arctic Nishoba normal: $0.24 | foil: $0.41

Is Arctic Nishoba legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arctic Nishoba in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arctic Nishoba legal in Modern? Legality

Arctic Nishoba is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arctic Nishoba legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arctic Nishoba 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 Arctic Nishoba legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arctic Nishoba in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arctic Nishoba legal in Legacy? Legality

Arctic Nishoba is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arctic Nishoba legal in Vintage? Legality

Arctic Nishoba 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 Arctic Nishoba legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arctic Nishoba 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 Arctic Nishoba from? Details

This printing of Arctic Nishoba is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 102.

Arctic Nishoba may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arctic Nishoba's rarity? Details

Arctic Nishoba is a uncommon card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Arctic Nishoba? Details

Arctic Nishoba was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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

What is Arctic Nishoba's power and toughness? Details

Arctic Nishoba is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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