Printings
Nev, the Practical Dean
Card Information
Type: Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Mana Cost: 2
CMC: 3
Part of the Reserved List: No
Color Identity:
Set: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (SOC)
Rarity: Rare
Collector Number: 41
Oracle Text
Creatures you control with counters on them have trample. Whenever you cast your first spell with {X} in its mana cost each turn, put X +1/+1 counters on Nev.
Format Legalities
Card Rulings
- March 20, 2026
If you cast your first spell with {X} in its mana cost during a turn before Nev is on the battlefield, casting another spell with {X} in its mana cost later in the turn won't cause his last ability to trigger.
Source: wotc
Price History
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