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Nicanzil, Current Conductor is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout from LCI (LCI) costing {G}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor MTG card

Nicanzil, Current Conductor

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control explores a land card, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped. Whenever a creature you control explores a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on Nicanzil.

"This water can guide you anywhere, if you know how to ask."

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Fariba Khamseh
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicanzil, Current Conductor? Basics

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is a Legendary Creature — Merfolk Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control explores a land card, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped. Whenever a creature you control explores a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on Nicanzil."

How much mana does Nicanzil, Current Conductor cost to cast? Basics

Nicanzil, Current Conductor has a mana cost of {G}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U mana to cast.

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.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor's mana cost of {G}{U} 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.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control explores a land card, you may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped. Whenever a creature you control explores a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on Nicanzil."

What is the current price of Nicanzil, Current Conductor? Pricing

The current market price for Nicanzil, Current Conductor is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Nicanzil, Current Conductor? Pricing

You can purchase Nicanzil, Current Conductor 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.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.11

Is Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Standard? Legality

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Modern? Legality

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nicanzil, Current Conductor 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 Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Legacy? Legality

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Vintage? Legality

Nicanzil, Current Conductor 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 Nicanzil, Current Conductor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nicanzil, Current Conductor 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 Nicanzil, Current Conductor from? Details

This printing of Nicanzil, Current Conductor is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 236.

Nicanzil, Current Conductor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nicanzil, Current Conductor's rarity? Details

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is a uncommon card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Nicanzil, Current Conductor? Details

Nicanzil, Current Conductor was illustrated by Fariba Khamseh.

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

What is Nicanzil, Current Conductor's power and toughness? Details

Nicanzil, Current Conductor is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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