Narset of the Ancient Way (IKO #278)
Narset of the Ancient Way is a mythic printing from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (IKO #278), a Legendary Planeswalker — Narset. Illustrated by Kev Walker.
Card text
+1: You gain 2 life. Add {U}, {R}, or {W}. Spend this mana only to cast a noncreature spell.
−2: Draw a card, then you may discard a card. When you discard a nonland card this way, Narset deals damage equal to that card's mana value to target creature or planeswalker.
−6: You get an emblem with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this emblem deals 2 damage to any target."
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U}{R}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Planeswalker — Narset |
| Loyalty | 4 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| Set | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (IKO) |
| Collector number | 278 |
| Artist | Kev Walker |
| Released | 2020-04-24 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.15, foil $2.50 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- April 17, 2020 — Because it's a loyalty ability, Narset's first ability isn't a mana ability. It can be activated only any time you could cast a sorcery. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
- April 17, 2020 — Narset's second ability goes on the stack without a target. While that ability is resolving, you draw a card and may choose to discard a card. When you discard a nonland card this way, the reflexive triggered ability triggers and you pick a target to be dealt damage. This is different from effects that say "If you do . . ." in that you choose a target after looking at the card you draw and players can respond to the reflexive triggered ability knowing how much damage will be dealt.
- April 17, 2020 — You can discard a card even if Narset leaves the battlefield before her middle ability resolves. The reflexive triggered ability will still trigger if you discard a nonland card.
- April 17, 2020 — If a card you discard has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
- April 17, 2020 — An ability that triggers when a player casts a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
- April 17, 2020 — The emblem created by Narset's last ability is colorless. The damage it deals is from a colorless source.
Other printings of Narset of the Ancient Way
Every MTGBrew page for another printing of Narset of the Ancient Way:
- Narset of the Ancient Way (CMM #930)
- Narset of the Ancient Way (IKO #195)
- Narset of the Ancient Way (PIKO #195p)
- Narset of the Ancient Way (PIKO #195s)
- Narset of the Ancient Way (PRM #80803)
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