Nihilith
Future Sight 72 • rare
- Set
- Future Sight
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Allsop
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
Suspend 7—1 generic mana black mana (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay 1 generic mana black mana and exile it with seven time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)
Whenever a card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, if this card is suspended, you may remove a time counter from this card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Nihilith on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Nihilith was released in 2007 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Future Sight. This set was unique in the game's history for exploring alternate timelines and potential future mechanics, serving as the conclusion to the Time Spiral block. The creature was designed as a high-risk, high-reward card that incentivizes the use of cards with the 'suspend' mechanic, reflecting the set's experimental thematic focus on temporal displacement.
The card's striking imagery was provided by illustrator Dave Allsop, who contributed significantly to the aesthetic of the era. Allsop’s design for Nihilith emphasizes the grotesque and unsettling nature of the void-dwelling creature, employing sharp lines and an oppressive color palette to convey its intimidating presence. Upon release, it was noted by players for its synergy with specific deck archetypes, though it remained a niche choice compared to more versatile cards of that period.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Nihilith
Nihilith is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Future Sight 72 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Nihilith on collecto.rs?
Nihilith doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Nihilith?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Nihilith catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Nihilith is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
