Quick Answer

Night Scythe is a uncommon Artifact — Vehicle from 40K (40K) costing {3}. Current price: $0.43 USD. Legal in Commander.

Night Scythe MTG card

Night Scythe

Artifact — Vehicle

Card Text

Flying Invasion Beams — When this Vehicle enters, create a 2/2 black Necron Warrior artifact creature token. Crew 2 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 2 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 Calder Moore
Crew Flying Invasion Beams

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.43
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.28
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Cardmarket
€1.35
Foil
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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 Scythe? Basics

Night Scythe is a Artifact — Vehicle card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Invasion Beams — When this Vehicle enters, create a 2/2 black Necron Warrior artifact creature token. Crew 2 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 2 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Night Scythe cost to cast? Basics

Night Scythe has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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 Scythe's mana cost of {3} 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 Scythe 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.

Night Scythe's current oracle text is: "Flying Invasion Beams — When this Vehicle enters, create a 2/2 black Necron Warrior artifact creature token. Crew 2 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 2 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Night Scythe? Pricing

The current market price for Night Scythe is approximately $0.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Night Scythe? Pricing

You can purchase Night Scythe 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 Scythe legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Night Scythe legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Night Scythe legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Night Scythe 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 Scythe legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Night Scythe legal in Legacy? Legality

Night Scythe is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Night Scythe legal in Vintage? Legality

Night Scythe 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 Scythe legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Night Scythe 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 Scythe from? Details

This printing of Night Scythe is from 40K (40K), with collector number 162.

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

What is Night Scythe's rarity? Details

Night Scythe is a uncommon card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Night Scythe? Details

Night Scythe was illustrated by Calder Moore.

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 Scythe's power and toughness? Details

Night Scythe is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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