Magic: The Gathering

Nihil Spellbomb

Commander 2013 249 • common

Set: Commander 2013
Collector number: 249
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Franz Vohwinkel
Market price: $3.20

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What it's worth

$3.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.94 – $3.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common artifact card is valued by players for its ability to disrupt an opponent's graveyard strategy at a moment's notice. Its efficiency as a low-cost utility piece makes it a staple inclusion for those looking to keep their board state versatile and reactive.

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Card face

What it does

tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Exile target player's graveyard.

When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay black mana. If you do, draw a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Nihil Spellbomb was originally introduced in the Scars of Mirrodin set in 2010, designed as a tactical artifact to combat graveyard-reliant strategies. The Commander 2013 printing, numbered 249, maintained the original function of the card, allowing players to exile an opponent's graveyard while offering the utility of drawing a card if mana was spent appropriately. This iteration served to bolster the artifact-heavy themes prevalent in the preconstructed decks of the 2013 series.

Artist Franz Vohwinkel provided the illustration for the card, capturing the volatile and menacing aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane. His design emphasizes the mechanical and sinister nature of the artifact, aligning with the broader visual language of Phyrexian technology. Upon release, the card was received as a staple utility piece for casual and competitive Commander formats alike due to its efficiency and low barrier to entry for deck builders.

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About

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