Nezahal, Primal Tide
Nezahal, Primal Tide Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Nezahal, Primal Tide is $7.64 (CMR #401), and the most expensive is $31.92 (SLD #1268, Showcase, Halo Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.64, down 1.3% over 7 days, down 10.4% over 30 days, down 21.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $10.85 (2025).
Nezahal, Primal Tide Printings & Prices
Nezahal, Primal Tide has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and halo foil finishes, including borderless, showcase, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Nezahal, Primal Tide: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $18.50 cash for SLD #1268 (Halo Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1268 | Halo Foil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | PRIX #45s | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PRIX #45p | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #45 | Foil | $11.20 | $27.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PRIX #45p | Nonfoil | $11.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #401 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $11.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #45 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RIX-45 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $12.99 | 54% |
Nezahal, Primal Tide Rules Text & Legality
This spell can't be countered.
You have no maximum hand size.
Whenever an opponent casts a noncreature spell, draw a card.
Discard three cards: Exile Nezahal. Return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Nezahal, Primal Tide is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Nezahal, Primal Tide Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 After Nezahal returns to the battlefield, it will be a new object with no connection to the creature that was exiled. It won't be in combat or have any additional abilities it may have had when it was exiled. Any +1/+1 counters on it or Auras attached to it are removed, and any Equipment will no longer be attached.
- Jan 19, 2018 Nezahal's triggered ability resolves before the noncreature spell that caused it to trigger.
- Jan 19, 2018 Players can cast spells and activate abilities after Nezahal's triggered ability resolves but before the spell that caused it to trigger does. Notably, the card you draw may be able to counter that spell or may be discarded to activate Nezahal's last ability.
- Jan 19, 2018 Your maximum hand size is checked only during the cleanup step on your turn. If Nezahal's last ability is activated before your turn's end step, it will return before your next cleanup step and you'll have no maximum hand size.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Nezahal, Primal Tide has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #RIX-45 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1268 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| SLD #2236 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2236 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| CMR #401 | 2020-11-20 | Rare | Standard |
| RIX #45 | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Standard |
| RIX #45 | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Standard |
| PRIX #45s | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PRIX #45p | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PRIX #45p | 2018-01-19 | Rare | Promo Pack |
PLST #RIX-45 
SLD #1268 
CMR #401 
RIX #45 
PRIX #45s Nezahal, Primal Tide in Commander
Nezahal, Primal Tide is the #1,081 most-played card on EDHREC, down 21 places over the last 30 days.
Nezahal, Primal Tide FAQ
How much is Nezahal, Primal Tide worth?
Nezahal, Primal Tide is worth about $7.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $7.64 to $31.92 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Nezahal, Primal Tide legal in Commander?
Yes — Nezahal, Primal Tide is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Nezahal, Primal Tide been reprinted?
Yes — Nezahal, Primal Tide has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nezahal, Primal Tide expensive?
Nezahal, Primal Tide holds a $7.64 price because Commander demand is high (#1,081 on EDHREC) and even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.