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The 2016 Shadows over Innistrad foil mythic rare Nahiri, the Harbinger. This legendary planeswalker card features versatile control abilities and is a cornerstone for Magic: The Gathering collectors.

Nahiri, the Harbinger

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad

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Product Overview

Description

Nahiri, the Harbinger stands as a formidable legendary planeswalker in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originally released in the Shadows over Innistrad set in 2016. Identified as card number 247, this print is a mythic rare foil, a designation that denotes its high rarity within the set and appeals to serious collectors and competitive players alike. The card's distinct dual-color identity of red and white allows for a unique blend of resource management and removal strategies. The strategic depth of Nahiri, the Harbinger lies in her ability to adapt to various game states. Her +2 ability offers a classic card advantage engine, allowing players to discard a card to draw a new one, effectively cycling through their deck. Meanwhile, her -2 ability provides essential board control by exiling targeted enchantments, tapped artifacts, or tapped creatures, making her a potent answer to many problematic permanents. For players needing a decisive turn, her ultimate ability enables them to search their library for an artifact or creature card, put it onto the battlefield with haste, and return it to their hand at the beginning of the next end step. This powerful effect can shift the momentum of a game instantly. For collectors, the foil treatment of this Shadows over Innistrad card adds a layer of visual appeal and tactile satisfaction that standard non-foil versions lack. The mythic rare status ensures that finding a clean example is a rewarding pursuit for those building comprehensive set collections or seeking high-end additions to their vault. Whether you are looking to complete your Shadows over Innistrad collection or seeking a powerful card for your Magic: The Gathering deck, Nahiri, the Harbinger represents a significant piece of the game's history and design. The combination of her powerful gameplay mechanics and her status as a high-rarity foil makes this card a staple in the Magic: The Gathering community.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2016

Series

Shadows over Innistrad

Card Number

#247

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Aleksi Briclot

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{R}{W}

Type

Legendary Planeswalker — Nahiri

Loyalty

4

Color

R, W

Card Text

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+2: You may discard a card. If you do, draw a card. −2: Exile target enchantment, tapped artifact, or tapped creature. −8: Search your library for an artifact or creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle. It gains haste. Return it to your hand at the beginning of the next end step.

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What makes Nahiri, the Harbinger a mythic rare card?

Nahiri, the Harbinger is classified as a mythic rare because of her powerful abilities and limited print run within the Shadows over Innistrad set. This rarity tier is reserved for the most impactful and sought-after cards in a set, making her a highly desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.

How does Nahiri's card advantage ability work in gameplay?

Nahiri's +2 loyalty ability allows you to discard a card from your hand to draw a card. This mechanism provides card advantage by replacing a used or unwanted card with a fresh option from your library, helping you maintain resource efficiency throughout the game.

Why is the foil version of Shadows over Innistrad cards popular?

Foil cards feature a reflective finish that enhances their visual appeal and distinguishes them from non-foil counterparts. Collectors often prefer foil versions for their aesthetic quality and because they are generally harder to find, adding to their desirability in secondary markets.

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