Quick Answer

Nantuko Elder is a uncommon Creature — Insect Druid from ODY (ODY) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.93 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nantuko Elder MTG card

Nantuko Elder

Creature — Insect Druid

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}{G}.

Plant a field with wishes, and you will grow more wishes. —Nantuko teaching

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Daren Bader

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.93
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TCGPlayer
$12.60
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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$6.99
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Cardmarket
€0.52
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€3.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nantuko Elder? Basics

Nantuko Elder is a Creature — Insect Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}{G}."

How much mana does Nantuko Elder cost to cast? Basics

Nantuko Elder has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Nantuko Elder's mana cost of {2}{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.

Nantuko Elder 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.

Nantuko Elder's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}{G}."

What is the current price of Nantuko Elder? Pricing

The current market price for Nantuko Elder is approximately $0.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $12.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Nantuko Elder? Pricing

You can purchase Nantuko Elder 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.

Nantuko Elder normal: $0.93 | foil: $12.6

Is Nantuko Elder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nantuko Elder in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nantuko Elder legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nantuko Elder in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nantuko Elder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nantuko Elder 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 Nantuko Elder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nantuko Elder in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nantuko Elder legal in Legacy? Legality

Nantuko Elder is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nantuko Elder legal in Vintage? Legality

Nantuko Elder 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 Nantuko Elder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nantuko Elder 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 Nantuko Elder from? Details

This printing of Nantuko Elder is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 254.

Nantuko Elder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nantuko Elder's rarity? Details

Nantuko Elder is a uncommon card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Nantuko Elder? Details

Nantuko Elder was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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

What is Nantuko Elder's power and toughness? Details

Nantuko Elder is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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