Nekrataal
~$0.12 low · ~$2.04 high
Black. Creature — Human Assassin
Eternal Masters #99 · Illustrated by Christopher Moeller
Eternal Masters #99 · Illustrated by Christopher MoellerWhat is Nekrataal worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
First strike
When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.
2/1
"I have seen the horrors Kaervek has freed. My betrayal is certain—but of Kaervek or of Jamuraa, I cannot say." —Jolrael
Format legality
All 14 printings of Nekrataal
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #DDM-62· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 | uncommon | $0.12 | No foil printing | €0.10 | |
 Eternal Masters ema #99· 2016uncommon· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.38 foil | uncommon | $0.15 | $0.41 | €0.12€0.38 foil | |
 Commander 2014 c14 #152· 2014uncommon· Cardmarket €0.15 | uncommon | $0.29 | No foil printing | €0.15 | |
 Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska ddm #62· 2014uncommon· Cardmarket €0.18 | uncommon | $0.25 | No foil printing | €0.18 | |
 Tenth Edition 10e #163· 2007uncommon· Cardmarket €0.14 | uncommon | $0.35 | No foil printing | €0.14 | |
 Tenth Edition 10e #163★· 2007uncommon· Cardmarket €1.16 foil | uncommon | No non-foil printing | $2.04 | €1.16 foil | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #149· 2005uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 | uncommon | $0.26 | No foil printing | €0.09 | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #149★· 2005uncommon | uncommon | No non-foil printing | $1.77 | — | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #149· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €0.19 | uncommon | $0.37 | No foil printing | €0.19 | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #149★· 2003uncommon | uncommon | No non-foil printing | $2.04 | — | |
 Battle Royale Box Set brb #46· 1999uncommon· Cardmarket €0.47 | uncommon | $0.59 | No foil printing | €0.47 | |
 World Championship Decks 1998 wc98 #bs66· 1998Not tournament legaluncommon· Cardmarket €0.37 | uncommon | $0.41 | No foil printing | €0.37 | |
 World Championship Decks 1997 wc97 #js66· 1997Not tournament legaluncommon· Cardmarket €0.33 | uncommon | $0.31 | No foil printing | €0.33 | |
 Visions vis #66· 1997uncommon· Cardmarket €0.42 | uncommon | $0.45 | No foil printing | €0.42 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1997
- Printings
- 14
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #11,429 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- First strike
- Artists
- Christopher Moeller, Adrian Smith
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Eternal Masters card (#99).
099 · EMA · U · EN
- 099Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- EMASet code for Eternal Masters
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Card breakdown
The parts of Nekrataal, read from the Eternal Masters printing. Tap a label to highlight its line. How to read any Magic card.
- Top: name and cost
- Art and type line
- Text box
- Bottom: stats and the info line
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Top: name and cost
Art and type line
Text box
Bottom: stats and the info line
Also on this card
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
Keywords
- First strikeCR 702.7
- It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.
Rule numbers from the Magic Comprehensive Rules, version of September 25, 2026.
Rulings (1)
2016-06-08
Nothing happens if there are no nonartifact, nonblack creatures on the battlefield when Nekrataal enters the battlefield, but if there is one, you must target it, even if it’s a creature you control.
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