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Ad Nauseam
ALA · Shards of Alara #63 · Rare · released 2008-10-03
{3}{B}{B}
Instant
Reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value. You may repeat this process any number of times.
When the task spilled over into undeath, he stopped calling it his life's work.
Ad Nauseam is a rare black instant from Shards of Alara (2008). It has been printed 5 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $9.84 to $231.33 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$10.48
USD Foil$133.81
Format legality
Where you can play Ad Nauseam in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerBanned
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $9.84 to $231.33 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Double Masters at $9.84.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 63 | Rare | $10.42 | $133.81 |
| Double Masters | 76 | Rare | $9.84 | $60.18 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 155 | Mythic | — | $231.33 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 90 | Mythic | $32.76 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 25 | Mythic | $10.15 | $13.33 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2026-03-20Each time you put the revealed card into your hand and lose the appropriate amount of life, you decide whether to continue by revealing another card. You don't decide in advance how many cards to put into your hand this way.
- 2026-03-20If a card in a player's library has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
- 2026-03-20You may continue to reveal cards with Ad Nauseam even if your life total has been reduced to 0 or less. If you continue, you will continue to lose life, dropping your life total into negative numbers. As soon as you stop, you'll lose the game as a state-based action.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ad Nauseam legal in Commander?
Yes — Ad Nauseam is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ad Nauseam legal in?
Ad Nauseam is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Ad Nauseam been printed?
Ad Nauseam has been printed 5 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Ad Nauseam?
The cheapest printing is Double Masters (#76) at about $9.84.
Who illustrated Ad Nauseam?
This printing of Ad Nauseam was illustrated by Jeremy Jarvis.