Quick Answer

Nesting Bot is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Robot from DFT (DFT) costing {W}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Nesting Bot MTG card

Nesting Bot

Artifact Creature — Robot

Card Text

Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) When this creature dies, create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token. Max speed — This creature gets +1/+0.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Racrufi
Max speed Start your engines!

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nesting Bot? Basics

Nesting Bot is a Artifact Creature — Robot card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) When this creature dies, create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token. Max speed — This creature gets +1/+0."

How much mana does Nesting Bot cost to cast? Basics

Nesting Bot has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Nesting Bot's mana cost of {W} 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.

Nesting Bot has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Nesting Bot's current oracle text is: "Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) When this creature dies, create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token. Max speed — This creature gets +1/+0."

What is the current price of Nesting Bot? Pricing

The current market price for Nesting Bot is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Nesting Bot? Pricing

You can purchase Nesting Bot 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.

Nesting Bot normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.29

Is Nesting Bot legal in Standard? Legality

Nesting Bot is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Nesting Bot legal in Modern? Legality

Nesting Bot is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nesting Bot legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nesting Bot 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 Nesting Bot legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nesting Bot is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nesting Bot legal in Legacy? Legality

Nesting Bot is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nesting Bot legal in Vintage? Legality

Nesting Bot 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 Nesting Bot legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nesting Bot 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 Nesting Bot from? Details

This printing of Nesting Bot is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 22.

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

What is Nesting Bot's rarity? Details

Nesting Bot is a uncommon card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Nesting Bot? Details

Nesting Bot was illustrated by Racrufi.

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

What is Nesting Bot's power and toughness? Details

Nesting Bot is a 1/1 creature.

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

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