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Nethroi, Apex of Death is a mythic Legendary Creature — Cat Nightmare Beast from DMC (DMC) costing {2}{W}{B}{G}. Current price: $2.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nethroi, Apex of Death MTG card

Nethroi, Apex of Death

Legendary Creature — Cat Nightmare Beast

Card Text

Mutate {4}{G/W}{B}{B} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Deathtouch, lifelink Whenever this creature mutates, return any number of target creature cards with total power 10 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Card Stats

5/5 mythic CMC: 5.0 DMC DMC 🎨 Slawomir Maniak
Deathtouch Lifelink Mutate

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nethroi, Apex of Death? Basics

Nethroi, Apex of Death is a Legendary Creature — Cat Nightmare Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Mutate {4}{G/W}{B}{B} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Deathtouch, lifelink Whenever this creature mutates, return any number of target creature cards with total power 10 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Nethroi, Apex of Death cost to cast? Basics

Nethroi, Apex of Death has a mana cost of {2}{W}{B}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, 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.

Nethroi, Apex of Death's mana cost of {2}{W}{B}{G} 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.

Nethroi, Apex of Death 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.

Nethroi, Apex of Death's current oracle text is: "Mutate {4}{G/W}{B}{B} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Deathtouch, lifelink Whenever this creature mutates, return any number of target creature cards with total power 10 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Nethroi, Apex of Death? Pricing

The current market price for Nethroi, Apex of Death is approximately $2.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.0 EUR.

Where can I buy Nethroi, Apex of Death? Pricing

You can purchase Nethroi, Apex of Death 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 Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nethroi, Apex of Death in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Modern? Legality

Nethroi, Apex of Death is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nethroi, Apex of Death 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 Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nethroi, Apex of Death is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Legacy? Legality

Nethroi, Apex of Death is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Vintage? Legality

Nethroi, Apex of Death 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 Nethroi, Apex of Death legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nethroi, Apex of Death 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 Nethroi, Apex of Death from? Details

This printing of Nethroi, Apex of Death is from DMC (DMC), with collector number 163.

Nethroi, Apex of Death may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nethroi, Apex of Death's rarity? Details

Nethroi, Apex of Death is a mythic card in DMC.

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

Who illustrated Nethroi, Apex of Death? Details

Nethroi, Apex of Death was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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

What is Nethroi, Apex of Death's power and toughness? Details

Nethroi, Apex of Death is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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