Nekrataal (8ED #149)

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Nekrataal — Eighth Edition

Nekrataal is a uncommon printing from Eighth Edition (8ED #149), a Creature — Human Assassin. Illustrated by Adrian Smith.

Card text

First strike

When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.

Details

Mana cost {2}{B}{B}
Type Creature — Human Assassin
Power / Toughness 2 / 1
Rarity Uncommon
Set Eighth Edition (8ED)
Collector number 149
Artist Adrian Smith
Released 2003-07-28

Current price

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.37 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

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Legality

Standard Not legal
Future Standard Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Pauper Not legal
Vintage Legal
Penny Dreadful Legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Brawl Not legal
Competitive Brawl Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Pauper Commander Not legal
Duel Commander Legal
Old School Not legal
Premodern Legal
PrEDH Legal
TLR Not legal

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Rulings

  • June 8, 2016 — Nothing happens if there are no nonartifact, nonblack creatures on the battlefield when Nekrataal enters the battlefield, but if there is one, you must target it, even if it’s a creature you control.

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