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Necratog is a uncommon Creature — Atog from WC97 (WC97) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.85 USD.

Necratog MTG card

Necratog

Creature — Atog

Card Text

Exile the top creature card of your graveyard: this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

The necratog can always dig up a meal.

Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 WC97 WC97 🎨 Bryan Talbot

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Necratog? Basics

Necratog is a Creature — Atog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top creature card of your graveyard: this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Necratog cost to cast? Basics

Necratog has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Necratog's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Necratog 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.

Necratog's current oracle text is: "Exile the top creature card of your graveyard: this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Necratog? Pricing

The current market price for Necratog is approximately $0.85 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Necratog? Pricing

You can purchase Necratog 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.

Is Necratog legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog in Standard is not available.

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

Is Necratog legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog in Modern is not available.

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

Is Necratog legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Necratog legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Necratog legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Necratog legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog in Vintage is not available.

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 Necratog legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Necratog 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 Necratog from? Details

This printing of Necratog is from WC97 (WC97), with collector number js76.

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

What is Necratog's rarity? Details

Necratog is a uncommon card in WC97.

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

Who illustrated Necratog? Details

Necratog was illustrated by Bryan Talbot.

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

What is Necratog's power and toughness? Details

Necratog 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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