Magic: The Gathering

Nihil Spellbomb

Scars of Mirrodin 187 • common

Set: Scars of Mirrodin
Collector number: 187
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Franz Vohwinkel
Market price: $3.56

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Market

What it's worth

$3.56market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.16 – $3.83 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card offers a versatile tool for disrupting an opponent's graveyard, providing a strategic advantage by removing threats before they can be utilized. Its status as a common utility piece makes it an accessible yet essential inclusion for players looking to manage complex resource zones during a match.

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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 released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion, a set that revisited the metallic plane of Mirrodin and centered on the conflict between the native inhabitants and the invading Phyrexians. Within the game's mechanics, the card serves as a graveyard-hate utility piece, reflecting the set's thematic preoccupation with corruption and the forced transition of organic life into machine matter.

The card was illustrated by Mike Bierek, who opted for a stark, ominous design that emphasizes the cold, industrial nature of Phyrexian technology. The artwork portrays a jagged, ominous explosive device, aligning with the set's aesthetic of 'compleated' metal and shadow. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency and versatility, becoming a staple in various formats where disrupting opponent graveyards is a necessary strategic component.

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Other printings

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About

About Nihil Spellbomb

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