Nev, the Practical Dean

Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (SOC) #89 · Rare · Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Mana cost: {2}{G}

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.

"Adrix and I have always debated for the betterment of our students. That won't change now we're both deans."

Power/toughness 2/2 · Illustrated by Lie Setiawan · Released April 24, 2026

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: up $0.01 USD (2.8%) to $0.37 USD; low $0.36 USD, high $0.41 USD.

Printings

  1. Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #41 (SOC) · Rare · 2026 · $0.27 USD
  2. Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #89 (this printing) · Rare · 2026 · $0.37 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2026-03-20 · wotc — 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.

Played in these commander decks

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