The Nivmagus Elemental foil card (#219) from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion, featuring a rare foil finish and unique gameplay mechanics.
Nivmagus Elemental
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica set, the Nivmagus Elemental (card #219) is a distinctive Rare creature card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Mike Bierek, this one-mana Elemental carries a unique ability that allows players to exile an instant or sorcery spell they control to place two +1/+1 counters on it. This mechanic offers strategic flexibility, turning otherwise spent spells into board presence. The foil treatment adds significant visual appeal, making it a standout piece in any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors often seek out this card for its combination of low mana cost, versatile effect, and premium finish. Whether you are building a themed deck or focusing on completing the Return to Ravnica foil set, this card represents a key component of the era's design philosophy.
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Nivmagus Elemental
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mike Bierek
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U/R}
Creature — Elemental
1 / 2
R, U
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Exile an instant or sorcery spell you control: Put two +1/+1 counters on this creature. (That spell won't resolve.)
When it escaped, the experimenters hesitated. It would cause untold havoc, yet they wished to see it in action.