Quick Answer

Grotag Night-Runner is a uncommon Creature — Goblin Rogue from ZNR (ZNR) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grotag Night-Runner MTG card

Grotag Night-Runner

Creature — Goblin Rogue

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn.

Naturally inquisitive and adaptable, goblins can turn their small stature to their advantage as rogues.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ZNR ZNR 🎨 Caroline Gariba

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grotag Night-Runner? Basics

Grotag Night-Runner is a Creature — Goblin Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn."

How much mana does Grotag Night-Runner cost to cast? Basics

Grotag Night-Runner has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Grotag Night-Runner's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Grotag Night-Runner 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.

Grotag Night-Runner's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library. You may play that card this turn."

What is the current price of Grotag Night-Runner? Pricing

The current market price for Grotag Night-Runner is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Grotag Night-Runner? Pricing

You can purchase Grotag Night-Runner 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.

Grotag Night-Runner normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.13

Is Grotag Night-Runner legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grotag Night-Runner in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grotag Night-Runner legal in Modern? Legality

Grotag Night-Runner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grotag Night-Runner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grotag Night-Runner 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 Grotag Night-Runner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grotag Night-Runner is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grotag Night-Runner legal in Legacy? Legality

Grotag Night-Runner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grotag Night-Runner legal in Vintage? Legality

Grotag Night-Runner 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 Grotag Night-Runner legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grotag Night-Runner 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 Grotag Night-Runner from? Details

This printing of Grotag Night-Runner is from ZNR (ZNR), with collector number 143.

Grotag Night-Runner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grotag Night-Runner's rarity? Details

Grotag Night-Runner is a uncommon card in ZNR.

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

Who illustrated Grotag Night-Runner? Details

Grotag Night-Runner was illustrated by Caroline Gariba.

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

What is Grotag Night-Runner's power and toughness? Details

Grotag Night-Runner is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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