Quick Answer

Return of the Nightstalkers is a rare Sorcery from P02 (P02) costing {5}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.65 USD. Legal in Commander.

Return of the Nightstalkers MTG card

Return of the Nightstalkers

Sorcery

Card Text

Return all Nightstalker permanent cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Then destroy all Swamps you control.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 7.0 P02 P02 🎨 Randy Gallegos

Market Prices

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$0.65
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$0.59
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€0.87
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Return of the Nightstalkers? Basics

Return of the Nightstalkers is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return all Nightstalker permanent cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Then destroy all Swamps you control."

How much mana does Return of the Nightstalkers cost to cast? Basics

Return of the Nightstalkers has a mana cost of {5}{B}{B}, which equals 7.0 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.

Return of the Nightstalkers's mana cost of {5}{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.

Return of the Nightstalkers has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Return of the Nightstalkers's current oracle text is: "Return all Nightstalker permanent cards from your graveyard to the battlefield. Then destroy all Swamps you control."

What is the current price of Return of the Nightstalkers? Pricing

The current market price for Return of the Nightstalkers is approximately $0.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.87 EUR.

Where can I buy Return of the Nightstalkers? Pricing

You can purchase Return of the Nightstalkers 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 Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Return of the Nightstalkers in Standard is not available.

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

Is Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Return of the Nightstalkers in Modern is not available.

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

Is Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Return of the Nightstalkers 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 Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Return of the Nightstalkers in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Legacy? Legality

Return of the Nightstalkers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Vintage? Legality

Return of the Nightstalkers 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 Return of the Nightstalkers legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Return of the Nightstalkers 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 Return of the Nightstalkers from? Details

This printing of Return of the Nightstalkers is from P02 (P02), with collector number 88.

Return of the Nightstalkers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Return of the Nightstalkers's rarity? Details

Return of the Nightstalkers is a rare card in P02.

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

Who illustrated Return of the Nightstalkers? Details

Return of the Nightstalkers was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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

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