Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Commander 2013 Oversized 201 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2013 Oversized
- Collector number
- 201
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Mark Winters
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of each player's draw step, that player draws an additional card.
Whenever an opponent draws a card, Nekusar deals 1 damage to that player.
His enemies wondered if the lich king's brutal death and unnatural rebirth had been his plan all along.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nekusar, the Mindrazer was introduced as part of the Commander 2013 product line, a set of preconstructed decks released by Wizards of the Coast to support the popular multiplayer Commander format. Designed as the flagship legend for the 'Mind Seize' deck, Nekusar was crafted to embody the Grixis color identity, blending the themes of drawing cards and punishing opponents for their hand size. The card reflects the design philosophy of encouraging high-variance, interactive gameplay that defines the Commander experience.
The character was illustrated by Volkan Baga, whose artwork portrays the Lich King in a regal yet menacing light, emphasizing his role as a tactical force on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card became an immediate staple in the format, largely due to its ability to accelerate game states and penalize opponents for simple card draw mechanics. It remains a widely recognized figure within Magic: The Gathering lore and a centerpiece for players who favor group-slug strategies.
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