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Ad Nauseam

Magic: The Gathering | Shards of Alara - Singles

Ad Nauseam - Magic: The Gathering Shards of Alara trading card
RarityR
Number63
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Shards of Alara
Other Versions
Double MastersSecrets of Strixhaven: Mystical Archive
Available3 items
From£21.61
TypeInstant

Format Legality

modern✓legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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About Ad Nauseam

Ad Nauseam from Shards of Alara is currently available from around £21.69. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Instant

Mana Cost

{3}{B}{B}Mana Value 5

Color Identity

{B}Black

Card Text

Reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value. You may repeat this process any number of times.

Flavor Text

When the task spilled over into undeath, he stopped calling it his life's work.

Card Facts

Expansion

Shards of Alara

Current Floor

£21.69

Rarity

rare

Artist

Jeremy Jarvis

Released

October 2008

EDHREC Rank

#1,247

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Ad Nauseam worth?

Ad Nauseam is currently shown on Card Synced from about £21.69 for Shards of Alara. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Ad Nauseam has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.

Is Ad Nauseam legal in Commander?

Ad Nauseam is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.

Is Ad Nauseam legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Ad Nauseam on the Reserved List?

No. Ad Nauseam is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Ad Nauseam in-game text?

In game, Ad Nauseam is a Instant with text that starts: "Reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value. You may repeat this process any number of times.".

How popular is Ad Nauseam in Commander decks?

Ad Nauseam ranks #1,247 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

Other Printings of Ad Nauseam

This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.

Ad Nauseam from Double Masters

Double Masters

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Ad Nauseam ranks #1,247 on EDHREC, making it a popular choice for Commander players. Browse our selection to find the best deal.

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Searchers looking for Ad Nauseam legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.

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