Quick Answer

Nocturnal Raid is a uncommon Instant from 7ED (7ED) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nocturnal Raid MTG card

Nocturnal Raid

Instant

Card Text

Black creatures get +2/+0 until end of turn.

The Eastern Paladin doesn't attack at night for the tactical advantage. He does it for the sheer joy of fighting beneath the moon.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 7ED 7ED 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$4.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.28
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Cardmarket
€6.82
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nocturnal Raid? Basics

Nocturnal Raid is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Black creatures get +2/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Nocturnal Raid cost to cast? Basics

Nocturnal Raid has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Nocturnal Raid's mana cost of {2}{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.

Nocturnal Raid has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Nocturnal Raid's current oracle text is: "Black creatures get +2/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Nocturnal Raid? Pricing

The current market price for Nocturnal Raid is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Nocturnal Raid? Pricing

You can purchase Nocturnal Raid 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.

Nocturnal Raid normal: $0.08 | foil: $4.25

Is Nocturnal Raid legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nocturnal Raid in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nocturnal Raid legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nocturnal Raid in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nocturnal Raid legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nocturnal Raid 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 Nocturnal Raid legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nocturnal Raid in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nocturnal Raid legal in Legacy? Legality

Nocturnal Raid is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nocturnal Raid legal in Vintage? Legality

Nocturnal Raid 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 Nocturnal Raid legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nocturnal Raid 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 Nocturnal Raid from? Details

This printing of Nocturnal Raid is from 7ED (7ED), with collector number 151.

Nocturnal Raid may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nocturnal Raid's rarity? Details

Nocturnal Raid is a uncommon card in 7ED.

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

Who illustrated Nocturnal Raid? Details

Nocturnal Raid was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

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