Quick Answer

Nasty End is a common Instant from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nasty End MTG card

Nasty End

Instant

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Draw two cards. If the sacrificed creature was legendary, draw three cards instead.

"And that's the end of that. A nasty end for Saruman, and I wish I needn't have seen it; but it's a good riddance." —Sam

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Valera Lutfullina

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.28
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasty End? Basics

Nasty End is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Draw two cards. If the sacrificed creature was legendary, draw three cards instead."

How much mana does Nasty End cost to cast? Basics

Nasty End has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Nasty End's mana cost of {1}{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.

Nasty End 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.

Nasty End's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Draw two cards. If the sacrificed creature was legendary, draw three cards instead."

What is the current price of Nasty End? Pricing

The current market price for Nasty End is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Nasty End? Pricing

You can purchase Nasty End 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.

Nasty End normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.28

Is Nasty End legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nasty End in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nasty End legal in Modern? Legality

Nasty End is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nasty End legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nasty End 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 Nasty End legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nasty End in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nasty End legal in Legacy? Legality

Nasty End is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nasty End legal in Vintage? Legality

Nasty End 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 Nasty End legal in Pauper? Legality

Nasty End 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 Nasty End from? Details

This printing of Nasty End is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 99.

Nasty End may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nasty End's rarity? Details

Nasty End is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Nasty End? Details

Nasty End was illustrated by Valera Lutfullina.

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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