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Abyssal Nocturnus
GPT · Guildpact #43 · Rare · released 2006-02-03
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Horror
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 a rare black creature from Guildpact (2006). Recent market prices range from $0.68 to $2.73 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.68
USD Foil$2.73
Format legality
Where you can play Abyssal Nocturnus in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.68 to $2.73 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Guildpact at $0.68.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildpact This page | 43 | Rare | $0.68 | $2.73 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2006-02-01If 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.
- 2006-02-01If your opponent discards multiple cards to a single effect, this will trigger multiple times.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in Commander?
Yes — Abyssal Nocturnus is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Abyssal Nocturnus legal in?
Abyssal Nocturnus is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Abyssal Nocturnus been printed?
Abyssal Nocturnus has a single printing, released in 2006.
What is the cheapest printing of Abyssal Nocturnus?
The cheapest printing is Guildpact (#43) at about $0.68.
Who illustrated Abyssal Nocturnus?
This printing of Abyssal Nocturnus was illustrated by Jon Foster.