Quick Answer

Prowling Nightstalker is a common Creature — Nightstalker from ME4 (ME4) costing {3}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Prowling Nightstalker MTG card

Prowling Nightstalker

Creature — Nightstalker

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked except by black creatures.

Silent as a serpent, twisted as a lone bog tree, evil as Tojira's heart.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 ME4 ME4 🎨 Keith Parkinson

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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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prowling Nightstalker? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked except by black creatures."

How much mana does Prowling Nightstalker cost to cast? Basics

Prowling Nightstalker has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

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

Prowling Nightstalker has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Prowling Nightstalker's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked except by black creatures."

What is the current price of Prowling Nightstalker? Pricing

Price data for Prowling Nightstalker is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Prowling Nightstalker? Pricing

You can purchase Prowling 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 Prowling Nightstalker legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Prowling Nightstalker legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Prowling Nightstalker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prowling 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 Prowling Nightstalker legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Prowling Nightstalker legal in Legacy? Legality

Prowling Nightstalker is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prowling Nightstalker legal in Vintage? Legality

Prowling 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 Prowling Nightstalker legal in Pauper? Legality

Prowling 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 Prowling Nightstalker from? Details

This printing of Prowling Nightstalker is from ME4 (ME4), with collector number 93.

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

What is Prowling Nightstalker's rarity? Details

Prowling Nightstalker is a common card in ME4.

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

Who illustrated Prowling Nightstalker? Details

Prowling Nightstalker was illustrated by Keith Parkinson.

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

What is Prowling Nightstalker's power and toughness? Details

Prowling Nightstalker is a 2/2 creature.

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

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