Nekrataal
Visions 66 • uncommon
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 66
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Adrian Smith
- Market price
- $0.45
What it does
First strike
When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated.
"I have seen the horrors Kaervek has freed. My betrayal is certain—but of Kaervek or of Jamuraa, I cannot say."— Jolrael
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nekrataal was introduced in the Visions expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in early 1997. As a staple of the set's black color identity, it was designed to emphasize the game's shift toward more powerful, interactive creature abilities during the mid-nineties. The card quickly gained a reputation in tournament circles for its efficient 'enters the battlefield' removal effect, which allowed players to disrupt their opponents' board state while simultaneously adding a threat to the table.
The distinctive illustration was created by artist Andrew Robinson, who captured the creature's menacing and shadowy aesthetic. Robinson’s work for the Visions set is characterized by a dark, visceral style that helped define the visual tone of the era. The card was well-received by the player base for its strategic versatility, eventually becoming a landmark example of how low-cost creature spells could influence the competitive landscape of the game.
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