Quick Answer

Nightsquad Commando is a common Creature — Human Soldier from IKO (IKO) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nightsquad Commando MTG card

Nightsquad Commando

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.

"The big fella sounds hungry. Let's send him to bed without his supper."

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Evyn Fong

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightsquad Commando? Basics

Nightsquad Commando is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token."

How much mana does Nightsquad Commando cost to cast? Basics

Nightsquad Commando 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.

Nightsquad Commando'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.

Nightsquad Commando 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.

Nightsquad Commando's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token."

What is the current price of Nightsquad Commando? Pricing

The current market price for Nightsquad Commando is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Nightsquad Commando? Pricing

You can purchase Nightsquad Commando 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.

Nightsquad Commando normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.16

Is Nightsquad Commando legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nightsquad Commando in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nightsquad Commando legal in Modern? Legality

Nightsquad Commando is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nightsquad Commando legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nightsquad Commando 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 Nightsquad Commando legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nightsquad Commando is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nightsquad Commando legal in Legacy? Legality

Nightsquad Commando is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nightsquad Commando legal in Vintage? Legality

Nightsquad Commando 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 Nightsquad Commando legal in Pauper? Legality

Nightsquad Commando 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 Nightsquad Commando from? Details

This printing of Nightsquad Commando is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 98.

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

What is Nightsquad Commando's rarity? Details

Nightsquad Commando is a common card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Nightsquad Commando? Details

Nightsquad Commando was illustrated by Evyn Fong.

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

What is Nightsquad Commando's power and toughness? Details

Nightsquad Commando is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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