Vampire Nocturnus
Vampire Nocturnus Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Vampire Nocturnus is $6.06 (M13 #113), and the most expensive is $26.50 (M13 #113, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.34, up 0.4% over 7 days, up 11.4% over 30 days, up 7.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $10.94 (2026).
Vampire Nocturnus Printings & Prices
Vampire Nocturnus has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Vampire Nocturnus: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for M10 #118 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M10 #118 | Foil | $15.00 | $24.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #113 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #118 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #113 | Foil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PDP13 #3 | Nonfoil | $4.80 | $9.49 | 49% |
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #118 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #113 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M10 #118 | Nonfoil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M10-118 | Nonfoil | $3.20 | $7.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PM10 #118★ | Foil | $3.10 | $7.49 | 59% |
Vampire Nocturnus Rules Text & Legality
Play with the top card of your library revealed.
As long as the top card of your library is black, this creature and other Vampire creatures you control get +2/+1 and have flying.
Vampire Nocturnus is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Vampire Nocturnus Rulings
- Jul 1, 2013 If the top card of your library is black, Vampire Nocturnus will give itself +2/+1 and flying even if it's somehow not a Vampire.
- Apr 15, 2013 If the top card of your library changes while you're casting a spell, playing a land, or activating an ability, the new top card won't be revealed until you finish doing so.
- Apr 15, 2013 The top card of your library isn't in your hand, so you can't suspend it, cycle it, discard it, or activate any of its activated abilities.
- Apr 15, 2013 When playing with the top card of your library revealed, if an effect tells you to draw several cards, reveal each one before you draw it.
- Oct 1, 2009 To work as an evasion ability, an attacking creature must already have flying when the declare blockers step begins. Once a creature has become blocked, giving it flying won't change that.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Vampire Nocturnus has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M10-118 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard |
| M13 #113 | 2012-07-13 | Mythic | Standard |
| M13 #113 | 2012-07-13 | Mythic | Standard |
| PDP13 #3 | 2012-01-01 | Mythic | Standard |
| M10 #118 | 2009-07-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| M10 #118 | 2009-07-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| PM10 #118★ | 2009-07-16 | Mythic | Prerelease |
PLST #M10-118 
M13 #113 
PDP13 #3 
M10 #118 
PM10 #118★ Vampire Nocturnus in Commander
Vampire Nocturnus is the #8,809 most-played card on EDHREC, down 100 places over the last 30 days.
Vampire Nocturnus FAQ
How much is Vampire Nocturnus worth?
Vampire Nocturnus is worth about $7.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $6.06 to $26.50 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Vampire Nocturnus legal in Commander?
Yes — Vampire Nocturnus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Vampire Nocturnus been reprinted?
Yes — Vampire Nocturnus has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Vampire Nocturnus expensive?
Vampire Nocturnus holds a $7.34 price because even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.