Quick Answer

Predatory Nightstalker is a uncommon Creature — Nightstalker from P02 (P02) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $1.39 USD. Legal in Commander.

Predatory Nightstalker MTG card

Predatory Nightstalker

Creature — Nightstalker

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may have target opponent sacrifice a creature of their choice.

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 P02 P02 🎨 D. Alexander Gregory

Market Prices

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$1.39
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$0.79
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€1.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Predatory Nightstalker? Basics

Predatory Nightstalker is a Creature — Nightstalker card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may have target opponent sacrifice a creature of their choice."

How much mana does Predatory Nightstalker cost to cast? Basics

Predatory Nightstalker has a mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Predatory Nightstalker's mana cost of {3}{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.

Predatory Nightstalker 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.

Predatory Nightstalker's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may have target opponent sacrifice a creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Predatory Nightstalker? Pricing

The current market price for Predatory Nightstalker is approximately $1.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Predatory Nightstalker? Pricing

You can purchase Predatory Nightstalker 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 Predatory Nightstalker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Predatory Nightstalker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Predatory Nightstalker legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Predatory Nightstalker in Modern is not available.

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

Is Predatory Nightstalker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Predatory Nightstalker 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 Predatory Nightstalker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Predatory Nightstalker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Predatory Nightstalker legal in Legacy? Legality

Predatory Nightstalker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Predatory Nightstalker legal in Vintage? Legality

Predatory Nightstalker 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 Predatory Nightstalker legal in Pauper? Legality

Predatory Nightstalker 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 Predatory Nightstalker from? Details

This printing of Predatory Nightstalker is from P02 (P02), with collector number 82.

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

What is Predatory Nightstalker's rarity? Details

Predatory Nightstalker is a uncommon card in P02.

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

Who illustrated Predatory Nightstalker? Details

Predatory Nightstalker was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

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

What is Predatory Nightstalker's power and toughness? Details

Predatory Nightstalker is a 3/2 creature.

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

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