Nightveil Specter
Nightveil Specter Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Nightveil Specter is $0.55 (GTC #222), and the most expensive is $2.08 (PGTC #222★, Buy-a-Box Promo, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.73, up 32.7% over 7 days, up 21.7% over 30 days, up 12.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.10 (2024).
Nightveil Specter Printings & Prices
Nightveil Specter has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including buy-a-box promo treatments.
Sell Nightveil Specter: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.45 cash for GTC #222 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #222 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PGTC #222★ | Foil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #222 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | GK1 #19 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
Nightveil Specter Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player exiles the top card of their library.
You may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled with this creature.
Nightveil Specter is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Nightveil Specter Rulings
- Jan 24, 2013 Nightveil Specter’s last ability applies to cards exiled with that specific Nightveil Specter, not any other creature named Nightveil Specter. You should keep cards exiled by different Nightveil Specters separate.
- Jan 24, 2013 Playing a card exiled with Nightveil Specter follows all the normal rules for playing that card. You must pay its costs, and you must follow all timing restrictions, for example.
- Jan 24, 2013 The card is exiled face up. All players may look at it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Nightveil Specter has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK1 #19 | 2018-11-02 | Rare | Standard |
| GTC #222 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
| GTC #222 | 2013-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
| PGTC #222★ | 2013-01-26 | Rare | Buy-a-Box Promo |
GK1 #19 
GTC #222 
PGTC #222★ Nightveil Specter in Commander
Nightveil Specter is the #8,631 most-played card on EDHREC, down 78 places over the last 30 days.
Nightveil Specter FAQ
How much is Nightveil Specter worth?
Nightveil Specter is worth about $0.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.55 to $2.08 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Nightveil Specter legal in Commander?
Yes — Nightveil Specter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Nightveil Specter been reprinted?
Yes — Nightveil Specter has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nightveil Specter cheap?
Nightveil Specter trades at about $0.73 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,631 on EDHREC).