Quick Answer

Nesting Dovehawk is a rare Creature — Bird from MOC (MOC) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $17.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nesting Dovehawk MTG card

Nesting Dovehawk

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of combat on your turn, populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.) Whenever a creature token you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 MOC MOC 🎨 Alessandra Pisano
Flying Populate

Market Prices

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$17.06
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Card Kingdom
$20.99
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€17.98
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nesting Dovehawk? Basics

Nesting Dovehawk is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of combat on your turn, populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.) Whenever a creature token you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Nesting Dovehawk cost to cast? Basics

Nesting Dovehawk has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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 Dovehawk's mana cost of {3}{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 Dovehawk has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Dovehawk's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of combat on your turn, populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.) Whenever a creature token you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Nesting Dovehawk? Pricing

The current market price for Nesting Dovehawk is approximately $17.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €17.98 EUR.

Where can I buy Nesting Dovehawk? Pricing

You can purchase Nesting Dovehawk 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 Nesting Dovehawk legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nesting Dovehawk in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nesting Dovehawk legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nesting Dovehawk in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nesting Dovehawk legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nesting Dovehawk 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 Dovehawk legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nesting Dovehawk in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nesting Dovehawk legal in Legacy? Legality

Nesting Dovehawk is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nesting Dovehawk legal in Vintage? Legality

Nesting Dovehawk 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 Dovehawk legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nesting Dovehawk 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 Dovehawk from? Details

This printing of Nesting Dovehawk is from MOC (MOC), with collector number 17.

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

What is Nesting Dovehawk's rarity? Details

Nesting Dovehawk is a rare card in MOC.

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

Who illustrated Nesting Dovehawk? Details

Nesting Dovehawk was illustrated by Alessandra Pisano.

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 Dovehawk's power and toughness? Details

Nesting Dovehawk is a 2/2 creature.

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

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