Nekrataal
Nekrataal Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Nekrataal is $0.11 (PLST #DDM-62), and the most expensive is $3.50 (8ED #149★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.11, flat over 7 days, down 8.3% over 30 days, down 15.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.26 (2026).
Nekrataal Printings & Prices
Nekrataal has 14 tracked printings across 11 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Nekrataal: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.10 cash for EMA #99 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #99 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #99 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #46 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #163 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VIS #66 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #163 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #149 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #149 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DDM #62 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bs66 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Nekrataal Rules Text & Legality
First strike
When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.
Nekrataal is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Nekrataal Rulings
- Jun 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Nekrataal has been reprinted 15 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DDM-62 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMA #99 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMA #99 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C14 #152 | 2014-11-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDM #62 | 2014-03-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #163 | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 10E #163★ | 2007-07-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #149 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #149★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #149 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #DDM-62 
EMA #99 
C14 #152 
DDM #62 
10E #163 
9ED #149 
8ED #149 Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.
Nekrataal in Commander
Nekrataal is the #10,834 most-played card on EDHREC, down 427 places over the last 30 days.
Nekrataal FAQ
How much is Nekrataal worth?
Nekrataal is worth about $0.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.11 to $3.50 across 14 tracked printings.
Is Nekrataal legal in Commander?
Yes — Nekrataal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Nekrataal been reprinted?
Yes — Nekrataal has been reprinted 15 times, with 14 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nekrataal cheap?
Nekrataal trades at about $0.11 — 15 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,834 on EDHREC).