Quick Answer

Cleansing Nova is a rare Sorcery from C20 (C20) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cleansing Nova MTG card

Cleansing Nova

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one — • Destroy all creatures. • Destroy all artifacts and enchantments.

In their final moments, the demons gazed upon grace in its purest form.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C20 C20 🎨 Noah Bradley

Market Prices

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$0.32
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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€0.44
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (13 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleansing Nova? Basics

Cleansing Nova is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Destroy all creatures. • Destroy all artifacts and enchantments."

How much mana does Cleansing Nova cost to cast? Basics

Cleansing Nova has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Cleansing Nova's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} 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.

Cleansing Nova has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Cleansing Nova's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Destroy all creatures. • Destroy all artifacts and enchantments."

What is the current price of Cleansing Nova? Pricing

The current market price for Cleansing Nova is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.44 EUR.

Where can I buy Cleansing Nova? Pricing

You can purchase Cleansing Nova 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.

Is Cleansing Nova legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cleansing Nova in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cleansing Nova legal in Modern? Legality

Cleansing Nova is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cleansing Nova legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cleansing Nova 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 Cleansing Nova legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cleansing Nova is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Cleansing Nova legal in Legacy? Legality

Cleansing Nova is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cleansing Nova legal in Vintage? Legality

Cleansing Nova 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 Cleansing Nova legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cleansing Nova 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 Cleansing Nova from? Details

This printing of Cleansing Nova is from C20 (C20), with collector number 83.

Cleansing Nova may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cleansing Nova's rarity? Details

Cleansing Nova is a rare card in C20.

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

Who illustrated Cleansing Nova? Details

Cleansing Nova was illustrated by Noah Bradley.

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

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