Quick Answer

Nyxborn Triton is a common Enchantment Creature — Merfolk from BNG (BNG) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nyxborn Triton MTG card

Nyxborn Triton

Enchantment Creature — Merfolk

Card Text

Bestow {4}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Enchanted creature gets +2/+3.

"He is Thassa's. I could not sway him." —Kiora

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 BNG BNG 🎨 Clint Cearley
Bestow

Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.25
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nyxborn Triton? Basics

Nyxborn Triton is a Enchantment Creature — Merfolk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {4}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Enchanted creature gets +2/+3."

How much mana does Nyxborn Triton cost to cast? Basics

Nyxborn Triton has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Nyxborn Triton's mana cost of {2}{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.

Nyxborn Triton has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Nyxborn Triton's current oracle text is: "Bestow {4}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Enchanted creature gets +2/+3."

What is the current price of Nyxborn Triton? Pricing

The current market price for Nyxborn Triton is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Nyxborn Triton? Pricing

You can purchase Nyxborn Triton 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.

Nyxborn Triton normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.25

Is Nyxborn Triton legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nyxborn Triton in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nyxborn Triton legal in Modern? Legality

Nyxborn Triton is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nyxborn Triton legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nyxborn Triton 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 Nyxborn Triton legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nyxborn Triton is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nyxborn Triton legal in Legacy? Legality

Nyxborn Triton is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nyxborn Triton legal in Vintage? Legality

Nyxborn Triton 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 Nyxborn Triton legal in Pauper? Legality

Nyxborn Triton is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Nyxborn Triton from? Details

This printing of Nyxborn Triton is from BNG (BNG), with collector number 46.

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

What is Nyxborn Triton's rarity? Details

Nyxborn Triton is a common card in BNG.

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

Who illustrated Nyxborn Triton? Details

Nyxborn Triton was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

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

What is Nyxborn Triton's power and toughness? Details

Nyxborn Triton is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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