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Nettling Curse is a common Enchantment — Aura from DIS (DIS) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nettling Curse MTG card

Nettling Curse

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks or blocks, its controller loses 3 life. {1}{R}: Enchanted creature attacks this turn if able.

"I call them 'Poke' and 'Prod.'" —Chagrach, Rakdos cursemage

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Jeremy Jarvis & Wayne Reynolds
Enchant

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$0.12
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$0.23
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$0.35
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€0.05
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€0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nettling Curse? Basics

Nettling Curse is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks or blocks, its controller loses 3 life. {1}{R}: Enchanted creature attacks this turn if able."

How much mana does Nettling Curse cost to cast? Basics

Nettling Curse has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Nettling Curse's mana cost of {2}{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.

Nettling Curse has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Nettling Curse's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks or blocks, its controller loses 3 life. {1}{R}: Enchanted creature attacks this turn if able."

What is the current price of Nettling Curse? Pricing

The current market price for Nettling Curse is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Nettling Curse? Pricing

You can purchase Nettling Curse 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.

Nettling Curse normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.23

Is Nettling Curse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nettling Curse in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nettling Curse legal in Modern? Legality

Nettling Curse is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nettling Curse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nettling Curse 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 Nettling Curse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nettling Curse in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nettling Curse legal in Legacy? Legality

Nettling Curse is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nettling Curse legal in Vintage? Legality

Nettling Curse 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 Nettling Curse legal in Pauper? Legality

Nettling Curse 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 Nettling Curse from? Details

This printing of Nettling Curse is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 48.

Nettling Curse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nettling Curse's rarity? Details

Nettling Curse is a common card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Nettling Curse? Details

Nettling Curse was illustrated by Jeremy Jarvis & Wayne Reynolds.

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

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