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Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is a rare Legendary Creature — Mole Beast from TLE (TLE) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth MTG card

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth

Legendary Creature — Mole Beast

Card Text

When Nyla enters, exile up to one target creature card from your graveyard. If you do, you lose X life and create X Clue tokens, where X is that card's mana value. (A Clue token is an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") At the beginning of your end step, if you control no Clues, return target card exiled with Nyla to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 5.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Douzen

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$0.51
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.60
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Cardmarket
€0.90
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth? Basics

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is a Legendary Creature — Mole Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Nyla enters, exile up to one target creature card from your graveyard. If you do, you lose X life and create X Clue tokens, where X is that card's mana value. (A Clue token is an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") At the beginning of your end step, if you control no Clues, return target card exiled with Nyla to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth cost to cast? Basics

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's mana cost of {4}{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.

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth 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.

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's current oracle text is: "When Nyla enters, exile up to one target creature card from your graveyard. If you do, you lose X life and create X Clue tokens, where X is that card's mana value. (A Clue token is an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") At the beginning of your end step, if you control no Clues, return target card exiled with Nyla to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth? Pricing

The current market price for Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.6 EUR.

Where can I buy Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth? Pricing

You can purchase Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth 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.

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.51

Is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth 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 Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Legacy? Legality

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Vintage? Legality

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth 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 Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth 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 Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth from? Details

This printing of Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 109.

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's rarity? Details

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is a rare card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth? Details

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth was illustrated by Douzen.

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

What is Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth's power and toughness? Details

Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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