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Nivmagus Elemental is a rare Creature — Elemental from RTR (RTR) costing {U/R}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nivmagus Elemental MTG card

Nivmagus Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Exile an instant or sorcery spell you control: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. (That spell won't resolve.)

When it escaped, the experimenters hesitated. It would cause untold havoc, yet they wished to see it in action.

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 1.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Mike Bierek

Market Prices

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$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$0.62
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$0.49
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$1.99
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€0.10
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€0.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nivmagus Elemental? Basics

Nivmagus Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile an instant or sorcery spell you control: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. (That spell won't resolve.)"

How much mana does Nivmagus Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Nivmagus Elemental has a mana cost of {U/R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Nivmagus Elemental's mana cost of {U/R} 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.

Nivmagus Elemental has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Nivmagus Elemental's current oracle text is: "Exile an instant or sorcery spell you control: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. (That spell won't resolve.)"

What is the current price of Nivmagus Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Nivmagus Elemental is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.62 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Nivmagus Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Nivmagus Elemental 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.

Nivmagus Elemental normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.62

Is Nivmagus Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nivmagus Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nivmagus Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Nivmagus Elemental is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nivmagus Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nivmagus Elemental 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 Nivmagus Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nivmagus Elemental is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nivmagus Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Nivmagus Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nivmagus Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Nivmagus Elemental 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 Nivmagus Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nivmagus Elemental 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 Nivmagus Elemental from? Details

This printing of Nivmagus Elemental is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 219.

Nivmagus Elemental may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nivmagus Elemental's rarity? Details

Nivmagus Elemental is a rare card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Nivmagus Elemental? Details

Nivmagus Elemental was illustrated by Mike Bierek.

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

What is Nivmagus Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Nivmagus Elemental is a 1/2 creature.

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

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