Quick Answer

Nemesis of Reason is a rare Creature — Leviathan Horror from ARB (ARB) costing {3}{U}{B}. Current price: $2.57 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nemesis of Reason MTG card

Nemesis of Reason

Creature — Leviathan Horror

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, defending player mills ten cards.

Words describing it fail. Pages relating it shrivel. Tales recounting it end.

Card Stats

3/7 rare CMC: 5.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Mark Tedin
Mill

Market Prices

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$2.57
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$6.48
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$4.49
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$7.99
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€0.73
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€3.87
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nemesis of Reason? Basics

Nemesis of Reason is a Creature — Leviathan Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, defending player mills ten cards."

How much mana does Nemesis of Reason cost to cast? Basics

Nemesis of Reason has a mana cost of {3}{U}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Nemesis of Reason's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Nemesis of Reason has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Nemesis of Reason's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, defending player mills ten cards."

What is the current price of Nemesis of Reason? Pricing

The current market price for Nemesis of Reason is approximately $2.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Nemesis of Reason? Pricing

You can purchase Nemesis of Reason 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.

Nemesis of Reason normal: $2.57 | foil: $6.48

Is Nemesis of Reason legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nemesis of Reason in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nemesis of Reason legal in Modern? Legality

Nemesis of Reason is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nemesis of Reason legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nemesis of Reason 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 Nemesis of Reason legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nemesis of Reason in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nemesis of Reason legal in Legacy? Legality

Nemesis of Reason is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nemesis of Reason legal in Vintage? Legality

Nemesis of Reason 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 Nemesis of Reason legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nemesis of Reason 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 Nemesis of Reason from? Details

This printing of Nemesis of Reason is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 28.

Nemesis of Reason may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nemesis of Reason's rarity? Details

Nemesis of Reason is a rare card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Nemesis of Reason? Details

Nemesis of Reason was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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

What is Nemesis of Reason's power and toughness? Details

Nemesis of Reason is a 3/7 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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