Abyssal Nocturnus
Abyssal Nocturnus Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Abyssal Nocturnus is $0.66 (GPT #43), and the most expensive is $2.73 (GPT #43, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.66, up 1.5% over 7 days, up 1.5% over 30 days, up 6.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.11 (2024).
Abyssal Nocturnus Printings & Prices
Abyssal Nocturnus has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Abyssal Nocturnus: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for GPT #43 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GPT #43 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| starcitygames | GPT #43 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GPT #43 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| starcitygames | GPT #43 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Abyssal Nocturnus Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent discards a card, this creature gets +2/+2 and gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
Abyssal Nocturnus is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Abyssal Nocturnus Rulings
- Feb 1, 2006 If your opponent discards any cards during their cleanup step to get down to the maximum hand size, the ability will trigger and players will receive priority. After that cleanup step ends, a new one will begin and Abyssal Nocturnus's effect will end. It won't carry over into the next turn.
- Feb 1, 2006 If your opponent discards multiple cards to a single effect, this will trigger multiple times.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Abyssal Nocturnus has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT #43 | 2006-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
| GPT #43 | 2006-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
GPT #43 Abyssal Nocturnus in Commander
Abyssal Nocturnus is the #19,898 most-played card on EDHREC, down 240 places over the last 30 days.
Abyssal Nocturnus FAQ
How much is Abyssal Nocturnus worth?
Abyssal Nocturnus is worth about $0.66 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.66 to $2.73 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Commander?
Yes — Abyssal Nocturnus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Abyssal Nocturnus been reprinted?
Yes — Abyssal Nocturnus has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Abyssal Nocturnus cheap?
Abyssal Nocturnus trades at about $0.66 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,898 on EDHREC).