Quick Answer

Nucklavee is a uncommon Creature — Beast from CMD (CMD) costing {4}{U/R}{U/R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nucklavee MTG card

Nucklavee

Creature — Beast

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may return target red sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. When this creature enters, you may return target blue instant card from your graveyard to your hand.

It loathes all tastes but two: spells and flesh.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Trevor Hairsine

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nucklavee? Basics

Nucklavee is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may return target red sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. When this creature enters, you may return target blue instant card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Nucklavee cost to cast? Basics

Nucklavee has a mana cost of {4}{U/R}{U/R}, which equals 6.0 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.

Nucklavee's mana cost of {4}{U/R}{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.

Nucklavee has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Nucklavee's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may return target red sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. When this creature enters, you may return target blue instant card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Nucklavee? Pricing

The current market price for Nucklavee is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Nucklavee? Pricing

You can purchase Nucklavee 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.

Is Nucklavee legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nucklavee in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nucklavee legal in Modern? Legality

Nucklavee is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nucklavee legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nucklavee 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 Nucklavee legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nucklavee in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nucklavee legal in Legacy? Legality

Nucklavee is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nucklavee legal in Vintage? Legality

Nucklavee 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 Nucklavee legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nucklavee 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 Nucklavee from? Details

This printing of Nucklavee is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 214.

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

What is Nucklavee's rarity? Details

Nucklavee is a uncommon card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Nucklavee? Details

Nucklavee was illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.

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

What is Nucklavee's power and toughness? Details

Nucklavee 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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