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Nekusar, the Mindrazer
CMR · Commander Legends #529 · Mythic · released 2020-11-20
{2}{U}{B}{R}
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.
His enemies wondered if the lich king's brutal death and unnatural rebirth had been his plan all along.
Nekusar, the Mindrazer is a mythic multicolored creature from Commander Legends (2020). It has been printed 11 times across 7 sets, from 2013 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $2.40 to $56.60 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Nekusar, the Mindrazer in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $2.40 to $56.60 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2013 Oversized at $2.40.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2013 Oversized | 201 | Mythic | — | $2.40 |
| Commander 2013 | 201 | Mythic | $3.28 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2014 | 7 | Rare | — | $20.36 |
| Magic Online Promos | 52314 | Mythic | — | — |
| Commander Legends This page | 529 | Mythic | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 86192 | Mythic | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 587 | Rare | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 349 | Rare | $3.79 | $4.80 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1301 | Mythic | $54.44 | $56.60 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 860 | Mythic | — | $24.35 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2184 | Rare | $38.35 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2020-11-10If 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nekusar, the Mindrazer legal in Commander?
Yes — Nekusar, the Mindrazer is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nekusar, the Mindrazer legal in?
Nekusar, the Mindrazer is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Nekusar, the Mindrazer been printed?
Nekusar, the Mindrazer has been printed 11 times across 7 sets, from 2013 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Nekusar, the Mindrazer?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2013 Oversized (#201) at about $2.40.
Who illustrated Nekusar, the Mindrazer?
This printing of Nekusar, the Mindrazer was illustrated by Mark Winters.