Nekusar, the Mindrazer
SLDSecret Lair Drop/#1301/2023MythicBorderlessReprint
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$42.99
Cardmarket€28.83
ManaPool$42.89
TCGplayer$52.64
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$24.00
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $42.99High $54.99Low $37.99▼ 21.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$52.64TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.5%30d▼ 3.3%90d▼ 3.0%
90d high
$54.57
90d low
$52.64
Paper printings priced
9
Currently 9th
Cheapest paper printing
$2.46
Commander 2013 Oversized
- Down 3.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $54.57.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (9 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 6% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard
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.
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Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc10 Nov 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.
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About this card
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Nekusar, the Mindrazer is a Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard, with mana cost {2}{U}{B}{R} (mana value 5). Printed 9 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $52.64 (down 3.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Nekusar, the Mindrazer FAQ
How much is Nekusar, the Mindrazer worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Nekusar, the Mindrazer is $52.64. It is down 3.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $52.64 to $54.57.
What is the cheapest printing of Nekusar, the Mindrazer?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2013 Oversized at $2.46 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Nekusar, the Mindrazer?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $52.64 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Nekusar, the Mindrazer are there?
Nekusar, the Mindrazer has been printed 9 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Nekusar, the Mindrazer first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from OC13 #201, released 2013-11-01.
What is the newest printing of Nekusar, the Mindrazer?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2184, released 2025-10-13.
Is there a foil version of Nekusar, the Mindrazer?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $55.67 versus $52.64 for nonfoil, which is 6% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Nekusar, the Mindrazer legal in Commander?
Yes, Nekusar, the Mindrazer is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.