Quick Answer

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is a mythic Legendary Creature — Elf Scout from MAT (MAT) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $18.89 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nissa, Resurgent Animist MTG card

Nissa, Resurgent Animist

Legendary Creature — Elf Scout

Card Text

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, add one mana of any color. Then if this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal an Elf or Elemental card. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 MAT MAT 🎨 Tuan Duong Chu
Landfall

Market Prices

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$18.89
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$19.29
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$29.99
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$27.99
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€22.98
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€24.90
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nissa, Resurgent Animist? Basics

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is a Legendary Creature — Elf Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, add one mana of any color. Then if this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal an Elf or Elemental card. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Nissa, Resurgent Animist cost to cast? Basics

Nissa, Resurgent Animist has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Nissa, Resurgent Animist's mana cost of {2}{G} 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.

Nissa, Resurgent Animist 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.

Nissa, Resurgent Animist's current oracle text is: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, add one mana of any color. Then if this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal an Elf or Elemental card. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Nissa, Resurgent Animist? Pricing

The current market price for Nissa, Resurgent Animist is approximately $18.89 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $19.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €22.98 EUR.

Where can I buy Nissa, Resurgent Animist? Pricing

You can purchase Nissa, Resurgent Animist 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.

Nissa, Resurgent Animist normal: $18.89 | foil: $19.29

Is Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nissa, Resurgent Animist in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Modern? Legality

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nissa, Resurgent Animist 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 Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Legacy? Legality

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Vintage? Legality

Nissa, Resurgent Animist 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 Nissa, Resurgent Animist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nissa, Resurgent Animist 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 Nissa, Resurgent Animist from? Details

This printing of Nissa, Resurgent Animist is from MAT (MAT), with collector number 22.

Nissa, Resurgent Animist may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nissa, Resurgent Animist's rarity? Details

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is a mythic card in MAT.

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

Who illustrated Nissa, Resurgent Animist? Details

Nissa, Resurgent Animist was illustrated by Tuan Duong Chu.

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

What is Nissa, Resurgent Animist's power and toughness? Details

Nissa, Resurgent Animist is a 3/3 creature.

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

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