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Nirkana Revenant is a mythic Creature — Vampire Shade from BBD (BBD) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $6.55 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nirkana Revenant MTG card

Nirkana Revenant

Creature — Vampire Shade

Card Text

Whenever you tap a Swamp for mana, add an additional {B}. {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

Hate is an everlasting wellspring from which it is eternally sustained.

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 6.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Igor Kieryluk

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$6.55
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TCGPlayer
$39.32
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
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Card Kingdom
$49.99
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Cardmarket
€5.46
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Cardmarket
€17.55
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nirkana Revenant? Basics

Nirkana Revenant is a Creature — Vampire Shade card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you tap a Swamp for mana, add an additional {B}. {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Nirkana Revenant cost to cast? Basics

Nirkana Revenant has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Nirkana Revenant's mana cost of {4}{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.

Nirkana Revenant has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Nirkana Revenant's current oracle text is: "Whenever you tap a Swamp for mana, add an additional {B}. {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Nirkana Revenant? Pricing

The current market price for Nirkana Revenant is approximately $6.55 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $39.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €5.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Nirkana Revenant? Pricing

You can purchase Nirkana Revenant 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.

Nirkana Revenant normal: $6.55 | foil: $39.32

Is Nirkana Revenant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nirkana Revenant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nirkana Revenant legal in Modern? Legality

Nirkana Revenant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nirkana Revenant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nirkana Revenant 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 Nirkana Revenant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nirkana Revenant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nirkana Revenant legal in Legacy? Legality

Nirkana Revenant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nirkana Revenant legal in Vintage? Legality

Nirkana Revenant 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 Nirkana Revenant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nirkana Revenant 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 Nirkana Revenant from? Details

This printing of Nirkana Revenant is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 150.

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

What is Nirkana Revenant's rarity? Details

Nirkana Revenant is a mythic card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Nirkana Revenant? Details

Nirkana Revenant was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Nirkana Revenant's power and toughness? Details

Nirkana Revenant is a 4/4 creature.

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

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