Magic: The Gathering

Cunning Nightbonder

Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 219 • uncommon

Set: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
Collector number: 219
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana or black mana blue mana or black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Blue
Artist: Ekaterina Burmak
Market price: $0.35

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$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.27 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature card from the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths set stands out for the unique way it interacts with the timing of your game. Its ability to grant flash to your other spells allows for greater tactical flexibility, letting you react to your opponent's moves with newfound precision.

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What it does

Flash

Spells with flash you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast and can't be countered.

"We are each other's shadow, fleeting yet always present."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cunning Nightbonder was released in 2020 as part of the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to highlight the set's focus on creature-based synergy and the 'flash' mechanic, which allows players to cast cards at times when they would normally be restricted. Within the game's lore, it represents the elusive, predatory creatures found within the monster-dominated plane of Ikoria, emphasizing stealth and reactive gameplay.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Ekaterina Burmak, known for her contributions to fantasy gaming and digital media. Her design captures the eerie, ethereal aesthetic of the Nightbonder, utilizing deep purples and shadowed silhouettes to convey its predatory nature. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, niche utility piece for tribal rogue decks and tempo-based strategies, valued by players for its ability to protect other flash-enabled creatures from disruption.

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