Quick Answer

Nimrodel Watcher is a common Creature — Elf Scout from LTR (LTR) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nimrodel Watcher MTG card

Nimrodel Watcher

Creature — Elf Scout

Card Text

Whenever you scry, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn. This ability triggers only once each turn.

"But there are some of us still who go abroad for the gathering of news and the watching of our enemies." —Haldir

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 LTR LTR 🎨 Justyna Dura

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.08
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nimrodel Watcher? Basics

Nimrodel Watcher is a Creature — Elf Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you scry, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn. This ability triggers only once each turn."

How much mana does Nimrodel Watcher cost to cast? Basics

Nimrodel Watcher has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Nimrodel Watcher's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Nimrodel Watcher has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Nimrodel Watcher's current oracle text is: "Whenever you scry, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn. This ability triggers only once each turn."

What is the current price of Nimrodel Watcher? Pricing

The current market price for Nimrodel Watcher is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Nimrodel Watcher? Pricing

You can purchase Nimrodel Watcher 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.

Nimrodel Watcher normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.08

Is Nimrodel Watcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nimrodel Watcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nimrodel Watcher legal in Modern? Legality

Nimrodel Watcher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nimrodel Watcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nimrodel Watcher 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 Nimrodel Watcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nimrodel Watcher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nimrodel Watcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Nimrodel Watcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nimrodel Watcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Nimrodel Watcher 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 Nimrodel Watcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Nimrodel Watcher 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 Nimrodel Watcher from? Details

This printing of Nimrodel Watcher is from LTR (LTR), with collector number 63.

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

What is Nimrodel Watcher's rarity? Details

Nimrodel Watcher is a common card in LTR.

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

Who illustrated Nimrodel Watcher? Details

Nimrodel Watcher was illustrated by Justyna Dura.

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

What is Nimrodel Watcher's power and toughness? Details

Nimrodel Watcher is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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