Quick Answer

Nettle Sentinel is a common Creature — Elf Warrior from A25 (A25) costing {G}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nettle Sentinel MTG card

Nettle Sentinel

Creature — Elf Warrior

Card Text

This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever you cast a green spell, you may untap this creature.

Though Shadowmoor's monster-haunted wilds beckon, she never leaves her post.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 1.0 A25 A25 🎨 Kev Walker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.35
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.98
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nettle Sentinel? Basics

Nettle Sentinel is a Creature — Elf Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever you cast a green spell, you may untap this creature."

How much mana does Nettle Sentinel cost to cast? Basics

Nettle Sentinel has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Nettle Sentinel's mana cost of {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.

Nettle Sentinel 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.

Nettle Sentinel's current oracle text is: "This creature doesn't untap during your untap step. Whenever you cast a green spell, you may untap this creature."

What is the current price of Nettle Sentinel? Pricing

The current market price for Nettle Sentinel is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Nettle Sentinel? Pricing

You can purchase Nettle Sentinel 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.

Nettle Sentinel normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.27

Is Nettle Sentinel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nettle Sentinel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nettle Sentinel legal in Modern? Legality

Nettle Sentinel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nettle Sentinel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nettle Sentinel 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 Nettle Sentinel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nettle Sentinel in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nettle Sentinel legal in Legacy? Legality

Nettle Sentinel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nettle Sentinel legal in Vintage? Legality

Nettle Sentinel 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 Nettle Sentinel legal in Pauper? Legality

Nettle Sentinel is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Nettle Sentinel from? Details

This printing of Nettle Sentinel is from A25 (A25), with collector number 182.

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

What is Nettle Sentinel's rarity? Details

Nettle Sentinel is a common card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Nettle Sentinel? Details

Nettle Sentinel was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Nettle Sentinel's power and toughness? Details

Nettle Sentinel 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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