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Nantuko Shaman is a common Creature — Insect Shaman from IMA (IMA) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nantuko Shaman MTG card

Nantuko Shaman

Creature — Insect Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, if you control no tapped lands, draw a card. Suspend 1—{2}{G}{G} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{G}{G} and exile it with a time counter on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 3.0 IMA IMA 🎨 Daren Bader
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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nantuko Shaman? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if you control no tapped lands, draw a card. Suspend 1—{2}{G}{G} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{G}{G} and exile it with a time counter on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)"

How much mana does Nantuko Shaman cost to cast? Basics

Nantuko Shaman 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 Shaman'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 Shaman 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 Shaman's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if you control no tapped lands, draw a card. Suspend 1—{2}{G}{G} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{G}{G} and exile it with a time counter on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)"

What is the current price of Nantuko Shaman? Pricing

The current market price for Nantuko Shaman is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Nantuko Shaman? Pricing

You can purchase Nantuko Shaman 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 Shaman normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.18

Is Nantuko Shaman legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Nantuko Shaman legal in Modern? Legality

Nantuko Shaman is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nantuko Shaman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nantuko Shaman 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 Shaman legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Nantuko Shaman legal in Legacy? Legality

Nantuko Shaman is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nantuko Shaman legal in Vintage? Legality

Nantuko Shaman 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 Shaman legal in Pauper? Legality

Nantuko Shaman is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Shaman from? Details

This printing of Nantuko Shaman is from IMA (IMA), with collector number 176.

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

What is Nantuko Shaman's rarity? Details

Nantuko Shaman is a common card in IMA.

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

Who illustrated Nantuko Shaman? Details

Nantuko Shaman 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 Shaman's power and toughness? Details

Nantuko Shaman is a 3/2 creature.

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

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