Nev, the Practical Dean
SOCSecrets of Strixhaven Commander/#89/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.24
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.35
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.57 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.79Low $0.49▲ 40.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.35TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 5.4%90d▼ 5.4%
90d high
$0.41
90d low
$0.34
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Down 5.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 15% below its 90 day high of $0.41.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Creatures you control with counters on them have trample.
Whenever you cast your first spell with in its mana cost each turn, put X +1/+1 counters on Nev.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
If you cast your first spell with {X} in its mana cost during a turn before Nev is on the battlefield, casting another spell with {X} in its mana cost later in the turn won't cause his last ability to trigger.
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About this card
Nev, the Practical Dean
Nev, the Practical Dean is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard, with mana cost {2}{G} (mana value 3). Printed 2 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: $0.35 (down 5.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Nev, the Practical Dean FAQ
How much is Nev, the Practical Dean worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Nev, the Practical Dean is $0.35. It is down 5.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.34 to $0.41.
What is the cheapest printing of Nev, the Practical Dean?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Nev, the Practical Dean?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.35 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Nev, the Practical Dean are there?
Nev, the Practical Dean has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Nev, the Practical Dean first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOC #89, released 2026-04-24.
Is Nev, the Practical Dean legal in Commander?
Yes, Nev, the Practical Dean is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nev, the Practical Dean legal in Modern?
Nev, the Practical Dean is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Nev, the Practical Dean legal in Standard?
Nev, the Practical Dean is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.