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Nephalia Academy is a uncommon Land from EMN (EMN). Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nephalia Academy MTG card

Nephalia Academy

Land

Card Text

If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard a card, you may reveal that card and put it on top of your library instead of putting it anywhere else. {T}: Add {C}.

"May knowledge be our sanctuary." —Yora, academy researcher

Card Stats

uncommon EMN EMN 🎨 Adam Paquette

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Market Prices

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$0.14
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$1.11
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$0.35
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$0.99
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€0.13
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€0.90
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nephalia Academy? Basics

Nephalia Academy is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard a card, you may reveal that card and put it on top of your library instead of putting it anywhere else. {T}: Add {C}."

How much mana does Nephalia Academy cost to cast? Basics

Nephalia Academy has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Nephalia Academy's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Nephalia Academy has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Nephalia Academy's current oracle text is: "If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard a card, you may reveal that card and put it on top of your library instead of putting it anywhere else. {T}: Add {C}."

What is the current price of Nephalia Academy? Pricing

The current market price for Nephalia Academy is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Nephalia Academy? Pricing

You can purchase Nephalia Academy from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Nephalia Academy normal: $0.14 | foil: $1.11

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nephalia Academy in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Modern? Legality

Nephalia Academy is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nephalia Academy is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nephalia Academy is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Legacy? Legality

Nephalia Academy is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Vintage? Legality

Nephalia Academy is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Nephalia Academy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nephalia Academy in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Nephalia Academy from? Details

This printing of Nephalia Academy is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 205.

Nephalia Academy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nephalia Academy's rarity? Details

Nephalia Academy is a uncommon card in EMN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Nephalia Academy? Details

Nephalia Academy was illustrated by Adam Paquette.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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