Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Nekusar, the Mindrazer is $2.65 (OC13 #201, Foil), and the most expensive is $54.71 (SLD #1301, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.62, down 3.2% over 7 days, up 2.3% over 30 days, up 16.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $35.02 (2026).
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Printings & Prices
Nekusar, the Mindrazer has 9 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless, inverted and judge promo treatments.
Sell Nekusar, the Mindrazer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $39.00 cash for SLD #1301 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1301 | Foil | $39.00 | $69.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1301 | Nonfoil | $29.00 | $57.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2184 | Foil | $18.00 | $39.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2184 | Nonfoil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | J14 #7 | Foil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #587 | Etched | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #201 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #349 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #529 | Etched | $1.20 | $5.99 | 80% |
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's draw step, that player draws an additional card.
Whenever an opponent draws a card, Nekusar deals 1 damage to that player.
Nekusar, the Mindrazer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Rulings
- Nov 10, 2020 If a spell or ability causes you to put cards into your hand without specifically using the word "draw," it doesn't count as drawing cards and it doesn't cause Nekusar's second ability to trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Nekusar, the Mindrazer has been reprinted 12 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #349 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| CMM #349 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
| CMM #587 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Inverted |
| SLD #1301 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #1301 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SLD #2184 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2184 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #860 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Standard |
| CMR #529 | 2020-11-20 | Mythic | Inverted |
| J14 #7 | 2014-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| C13 #201 | 2013-11-01 | Mythic | Standard |
| OC13 #201 | 2013-11-01 | Mythic | Standard |
CMM #349 
SLD #1301 
CMR #529 
J14 #7 
C13 #201 
OC13 #201 Nekusar, the Mindrazer in Commander
Nekusar, the Mindrazer is the #3,679 most-played card on EDHREC, down 12 places over the last 30 days.
Nekusar, the Mindrazer FAQ
How much is Nekusar, the Mindrazer worth?
Nekusar, the Mindrazer is worth about $3.62 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $3.62 to $54.71 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Nekusar, the Mindrazer legal in Commander?
Yes — Nekusar, the Mindrazer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Nekusar, the Mindrazer been reprinted?
Yes — Nekusar, the Mindrazer has been reprinted 12 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nekusar, the Mindrazer cheap?
Nekusar, the Mindrazer trades at about $3.62 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.