Quick Answer

Sabertooth Nishoba is a rare Creature — Cat Beast Warrior from INV (INV) costing {4}{G}{W}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sabertooth Nishoba MTG card

Sabertooth Nishoba

Creature — Cat Beast Warrior

Card Text

Trample, protection from blue and from red

They sneer at the terrestrial dangers found on peaks and shores, eager to prove themselves against new and even mightier foes.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 6.0 INV INV 🎨 Gary Ruddell
Protection Trample

Market Prices

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$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$4.51
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$0.49
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$15.99
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Cardmarket
€0.43
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€12.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sabertooth Nishoba? Basics

Sabertooth Nishoba is a Creature — Cat Beast Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample, protection from blue and from red"

How much mana does Sabertooth Nishoba cost to cast? Basics

Sabertooth Nishoba has a mana cost of {4}{G}{W}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, W 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.

Sabertooth Nishoba's mana cost of {4}{G}{W} 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.

Sabertooth Nishoba has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Sabertooth Nishoba's current oracle text is: "Trample, protection from blue and from red"

What is the current price of Sabertooth Nishoba? Pricing

The current market price for Sabertooth Nishoba is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Sabertooth Nishoba? Pricing

You can purchase Sabertooth Nishoba 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.

Sabertooth Nishoba normal: $0.33 | foil: $4.51

Is Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Nishoba in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Nishoba in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sabertooth Nishoba 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 Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Nishoba in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Legacy? Legality

Sabertooth Nishoba is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Vintage? Legality

Sabertooth Nishoba 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 Sabertooth Nishoba legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Nishoba 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 Sabertooth Nishoba from? Details

This printing of Sabertooth Nishoba is from INV (INV), with collector number 268.

Sabertooth Nishoba may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sabertooth Nishoba's rarity? Details

Sabertooth Nishoba is a rare card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Sabertooth Nishoba? Details

Sabertooth Nishoba was illustrated by Gary Ruddell.

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

What is Sabertooth Nishoba's power and toughness? Details

Sabertooth Nishoba is a 5/5 creature.

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

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