Nightmare
| Name | Nightmare |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — nightmare horse |
| Description | Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Nightmare's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Swamps you control. |
| Flavor | The thunder of its hooves beats dreams into despair. |
| Artist | Carl Critchlow |
| Set | Eighth Edition #150★ |
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About Nightmare
Nightmare, Creature — nightmare horse, designed by Melissa A. Benson first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 31 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 0.97.
A deck focused on mono-black or heavy black mana sources would benefit from including the Nightmare card, as its power and toughness scale with the number of Swamps you control. This card could be particularly strong in a deck that aims to control the board with a lot of Swamps in play. However, there are potentially better options available, such as Tarmogoyf or Death's Shadow, which offer more consistent power and toughness without relying on specific land types. Overall, Nightmare could see play in certain niche strategies but may not be a top-tier choice in competitive Magic: the Gathering decks.
Rules
07/01/13
The ability that defines Nightmare’s power and toughness works everywhere, not just on the battlefield.
04/01/08
If you control 0 swamps, then the Nightmare has 0 toughness and will be put into its owner’s graveyard as a state-based action right before the next player gains priority.
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Frequently asked questions about Nightmare
What type of card is Nightmare?
Nightmare is a Creature — nightmare horse card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Nightmare do?
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Nightmare's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Swamps you control.
How much does Nightmare cost?
Nightmare currently starts at 0.97. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Nightmare from?
Nightmare was first released in the set Limited Edition Alpha, illustrated by Melissa A. Benson.
Is Nightmare legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Nightmare can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Nightmare played in?
Nightmare sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.
What cards are similar to Nightmare?
Cards similar to Nightmare include Aven Fisher. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.





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