Quick Answer

Night Incarnate is a rare Creature — Elemental from C18 (C18) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Night Incarnate MTG card

Night Incarnate

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Deathtouch When this creature leaves the battlefield, all creatures get -3/-3 until end of turn. Evoke {3}{B} (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 C18 C18 🎨 Anthony Palumbo
Deathtouch Evoke

Market Prices

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$0.44
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$1.79
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€0.43
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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 Night Incarnate? Basics

Night Incarnate is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch When this creature leaves the battlefield, all creatures get -3/-3 until end of turn. Evoke {3}{B} (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)"

How much mana does Night Incarnate cost to cast? Basics

Night Incarnate has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Night Incarnate's mana cost of {4}{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.

Night Incarnate 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.

Night Incarnate's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch When this creature leaves the battlefield, all creatures get -3/-3 until end of turn. Evoke {3}{B} (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)"

What is the current price of Night Incarnate? Pricing

The current market price for Night Incarnate is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Night Incarnate? Pricing

You can purchase Night Incarnate 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 Night Incarnate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Night Incarnate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Night Incarnate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Night Incarnate in Modern is not available.

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

Is Night Incarnate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Night Incarnate 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 Night Incarnate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Night Incarnate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Night Incarnate legal in Legacy? Legality

Night Incarnate is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Night Incarnate legal in Vintage? Legality

Night Incarnate 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 Night Incarnate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Night Incarnate 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 Night Incarnate from? Details

This printing of Night Incarnate is from C18 (C18), with collector number 17.

Night Incarnate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Night Incarnate's rarity? Details

Night Incarnate is a rare card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Night Incarnate? Details

Night Incarnate was illustrated by Anthony Palumbo.

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

What is Night Incarnate's power and toughness? Details

Night Incarnate is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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