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Abyssal Nocturnus
CREATURE — HORROR Rare
Guildpact EDHREC #20,202
$0.68
-1.4%
7 days
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Abyssal Nocturnus Price Summary
Abyssal Nocturnus's current headline price is $0.68.
Abyssal Nocturnus Printings & Prices
1 printings
Abyssal Nocturnus has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Abyssal Nocturnus: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GPT #43 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | GPT #43 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GPT #43 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | GPT #43 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Abyssal Nocturnus Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever an opponent discards a card, this creature gets +2/+2 and gains fear until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
""I fear to keep an open mind, for there are those who would use it as a door to my soul."
—Voka Schlak, Mauzam Asylum inmate, diary"
Abyssal Nocturnus is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Abyssal Nocturnus Rulings
2 most recent
- Feb 1, 2006 If your opponent discards any cards during their cleanup step to get down to the maximum hand size, the ability will trigger and players will receive priority. After that cleanup step ends, a new one will begin and Abyssal Nocturnus's effect will end. It won't carry over into the next turn.
- Feb 1, 2006 If your opponent discards multiple cards to a single effect, this will trigger multiple times.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Abyssal Nocturnus has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT #43 | 2006-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
| GPT #43 | 2006-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
Abyssal Nocturnus in Commander
Abyssal Nocturnus is the #20,202 most-played card on EDHREC, down 304 places over the last 30 days.
Abyssal Nocturnus FAQ
How much is Abyssal Nocturnus worth?
Abyssal Nocturnus is worth about $0.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Commander?
Yes — Abyssal Nocturnus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Abyssal Nocturnus been reprinted?
Yes — Abyssal Nocturnus has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Abyssal Nocturnus cheap?
Abyssal Nocturnus trades at about $0.68 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,202 on EDHREC).