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Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is a rare Legendary Creature — Merfolk Ally from BFZ (BFZ) costing {3}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper MTG card

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Ally

Card Text

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, you may put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control. If you do, that land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste that's still a land.

After many years as a lullmage, Noyan Dar turned his talents from allaying Zendikar's fury to the considerably easier task of rousing it.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 BFZ BFZ 🎨 Karl Kopinski

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.63
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.23
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€0.58
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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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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper? Basics

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, you may put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control. If you do, that land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste that's still a land."

How much mana does Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper cost to cast? Basics

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper has a mana cost of {3}{W}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, W 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.

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, you may put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control. If you do, that land becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste that's still a land."

What is the current price of Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper? Pricing

The current market price for Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.63 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper? Pricing

You can purchase Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper 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.

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.63

Is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Modern? Legality

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper 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 Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Legacy? Legality

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Vintage? Legality

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper 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 Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper 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 Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper from? Details

This printing of Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is from BFZ (BFZ), with collector number 216.

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper's rarity? Details

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper is a rare card in BFZ.

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

Who illustrated Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper? Details

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper was illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

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

What is Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper's power and toughness? Details

Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper 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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