Quick Answer

Cunning Nightbonder is a uncommon Creature — Human Rogue from IKO (IKO) costing {U/B}{U/B}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cunning Nightbonder MTG card

Cunning Nightbonder

Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

Flash Spells with flash you cast cost {1} less to cast and can't be countered.

"We are each other's shadow, fleeting yet always present."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Ekaterina Burmak
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.21
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.48
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.21
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.77
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cunning Nightbonder? Basics

Cunning Nightbonder is a Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Spells with flash you cast cost {1} less to cast and can't be countered."

How much mana does Cunning Nightbonder cost to cast? Basics

Cunning Nightbonder has a mana cost of {U/B}{U/B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Cunning Nightbonder's mana cost of {U/B}{U/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.

Cunning Nightbonder has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Cunning Nightbonder's current oracle text is: "Flash Spells with flash you cast cost {1} less to cast and can't be countered."

What is the current price of Cunning Nightbonder? Pricing

The current market price for Cunning Nightbonder is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Cunning Nightbonder? Pricing

You can purchase Cunning Nightbonder 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.

Cunning Nightbonder normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.48

Is Cunning Nightbonder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Nightbonder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cunning Nightbonder legal in Modern? Legality

Cunning Nightbonder is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cunning Nightbonder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cunning Nightbonder 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 Cunning Nightbonder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cunning Nightbonder is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Cunning Nightbonder legal in Legacy? Legality

Cunning Nightbonder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cunning Nightbonder legal in Vintage? Legality

Cunning Nightbonder 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 Cunning Nightbonder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cunning Nightbonder 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 Cunning Nightbonder from? Details

This printing of Cunning Nightbonder is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 219.

Cunning Nightbonder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cunning Nightbonder's rarity? Details

Cunning Nightbonder is a uncommon card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Cunning Nightbonder? Details

Cunning Nightbonder was illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak.

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

What is Cunning Nightbonder's power and toughness? Details

Cunning Nightbonder 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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