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Nexus Mentality
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #21 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{3}{U}
Instant
Choose one. If you control a commander as you cast this spell, you may choose both instead.
• Move all counters from target nonland permanent you control onto another target nonland permanent you control.
• Remove all counters from target nonland permanent you control. Draw a card for each counter removed this way.
Nexus Mentality is a rare blue instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.28 to $0.44 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Nexus Mentality in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.28 to $0.44 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander | 71 | Rare | $0.44 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 21 | Rare | $0.28 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2026-03-20Once you've announced that you're casting a spell, players can't take any actions until you've finished doing so. Notably, opponents can't try to remove your commander to change how many modes you may choose.
- 2026-03-20To move a counter from one permanent to another, the counter is removed from the first permanent and put onto the second. Any abilities that care about a counter being removed from or placed on a permanent will apply.
- 2026-03-20The commander you control doesn't have to be your commander.
- 2026-03-20Once you've chosen both modes for the spell, it doesn't matter whether you continue to control a commander. This is true even if you somehow no longer control a commander as you finish casting the spell.
- 2026-03-20There's no extra bonus if you control more than one commander.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nexus Mentality legal in Commander?
Yes — Nexus Mentality is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nexus Mentality legal in?
Nexus Mentality is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Nexus Mentality been printed?
Nexus Mentality has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Nexus Mentality?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#21) at about $0.28.
Who illustrated Nexus Mentality?
This printing of Nexus Mentality was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.