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Nissa, Steward of Elements is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Nissa from AKH (AKH) costing {X}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.54 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nissa, Steward of Elements MTG card

Nissa, Steward of Elements

Legendary Planeswalker — Nissa

Card Text

[+2]: Scry 2. [0]: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card or a creature card with mana value less than or equal to the number of loyalty counters on Nissa, you may put that card onto the battlefield. [−6]: Untap up to two target lands you control. They become 5/5 Elemental creatures with flying and haste until end of turn. They're still lands.

Card Stats

Loyalty: X mythic CMC: 2.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Howard Lyon
Scry

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€0.65
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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 (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nissa, Steward of Elements? Basics

Nissa, Steward of Elements is a Legendary Planeswalker — Nissa card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+2]: Scry 2. [0]: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card or a creature card with mana value less than or equal to the number of loyalty counters on Nissa, you may put that card onto the battlefield. [−6]: Untap up to two target lands you control. They become 5/5 Elemental creatures with flying and haste until end of turn. They're still lands."

How much mana does Nissa, Steward of Elements cost to cast? Basics

Nissa, Steward of Elements has a mana cost of {X}{G}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Nissa, Steward of Elements's mana cost of {X}{G}{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.

Nissa, Steward of Elements 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.

Nissa, Steward of Elements's current oracle text is: "[+2]: Scry 2. [0]: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a land card or a creature card with mana value less than or equal to the number of loyalty counters on Nissa, you may put that card onto the battlefield. [−6]: Untap up to two target lands you control. They become 5/5 Elemental creatures with flying and haste until end of turn. They're still lands."

What is the current price of Nissa, Steward of Elements? Pricing

The current market price for Nissa, Steward of Elements is approximately $0.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.93 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Nissa, Steward of Elements? Pricing

You can purchase Nissa, Steward of Elements 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, Steward of Elements normal: $0.54 | foil: $2.93

Is Nissa, Steward of Elements legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nissa, Steward of Elements in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nissa, Steward of Elements legal in Modern? Legality

Nissa, Steward of Elements is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nissa, Steward of Elements legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nissa, Steward of Elements 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, Steward of Elements legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nissa, Steward of Elements is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nissa, Steward of Elements legal in Legacy? Legality

Nissa, Steward of Elements is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nissa, Steward of Elements legal in Vintage? Legality

Nissa, Steward of Elements 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, Steward of Elements legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nissa, Steward of Elements 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, Steward of Elements from? Details

This printing of Nissa, Steward of Elements is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 204.

Nissa, Steward of Elements may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nissa, Steward of Elements's rarity? Details

Nissa, Steward of Elements is a mythic card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Nissa, Steward of Elements? Details

Nissa, Steward of Elements was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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, Steward of Elements's starting loyalty? Details

Nissa, Steward of Elements enters the battlefield with X loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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