Quick Answer

Nightsoil Kami is a common Creature — Spirit from SOK (SOK) costing {4}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nightsoil Kami MTG card

Nightsoil Kami

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Soulshift 5 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 5 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)

Card Stats

6/4 common CMC: 6.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Jim Nelson
Soulshift

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.28
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.40
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightsoil Kami? Basics

Nightsoil Kami is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Soulshift 5 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 5 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)"

How much mana does Nightsoil Kami cost to cast? Basics

Nightsoil Kami has a mana cost of {4}{G}{G}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Nightsoil Kami's mana cost of {4}{G}{G} 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.

Nightsoil Kami has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Nightsoil Kami's current oracle text is: "Soulshift 5 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 5 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)"

What is the current price of Nightsoil Kami? Pricing

The current market price for Nightsoil Kami is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.28 USD.

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

Where can I buy Nightsoil Kami? Pricing

You can purchase Nightsoil Kami 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.

Nightsoil Kami normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.28

Is Nightsoil Kami legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nightsoil Kami in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nightsoil Kami legal in Modern? Legality

Nightsoil Kami is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nightsoil Kami legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nightsoil Kami 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 Nightsoil Kami legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nightsoil Kami in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nightsoil Kami legal in Legacy? Legality

Nightsoil Kami is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nightsoil Kami legal in Vintage? Legality

Nightsoil Kami 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 Nightsoil Kami legal in Pauper? Legality

Nightsoil Kami is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Nightsoil Kami from? Details

This printing of Nightsoil Kami is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 139.

Nightsoil Kami may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nightsoil Kami's rarity? Details

Nightsoil Kami is a common card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Nightsoil Kami? Details

Nightsoil Kami was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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

What is Nightsoil Kami's power and toughness? Details

Nightsoil Kami is a 6/4 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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