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Nighthowler is a rare Enchantment Creature — Horror from C15 (C15) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nighthowler MTG card

Nighthowler

Enchantment Creature — Horror

Card Text

Bestow {2}{B}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) This creature and enchanted creature each get +X/+X, where X is the number of creature cards in all graveyards.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 3.0 C15 C15 🎨 Nils Hamm
Bestow

Market Prices

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$0.59
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€0.10
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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 Nighthowler? Basics

Nighthowler is a Enchantment Creature — Horror card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {2}{B}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) This creature and enchanted creature each get +X/+X, where X is the number of creature cards in all graveyards."

How much mana does Nighthowler cost to cast? Basics

Nighthowler has a mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Nighthowler's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Nighthowler 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.

Nighthowler's current oracle text is: "Bestow {2}{B}{B} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) This creature and enchanted creature each get +X/+X, where X is the number of creature cards in all graveyards."

What is the current price of Nighthowler? Pricing

The current market price for Nighthowler is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Nighthowler? Pricing

You can purchase Nighthowler 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 Nighthowler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nighthowler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nighthowler legal in Modern? Legality

Nighthowler is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nighthowler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nighthowler 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 Nighthowler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nighthowler is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nighthowler legal in Legacy? Legality

Nighthowler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nighthowler legal in Vintage? Legality

Nighthowler 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 Nighthowler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nighthowler 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 Nighthowler from? Details

This printing of Nighthowler is from C15 (C15), with collector number 129.

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

What is Nighthowler's rarity? Details

Nighthowler is a rare card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Nighthowler? Details

Nighthowler was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

What is Nighthowler's power and toughness? Details

Nighthowler is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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