Nightmare
Nightmare Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Nightmare is $0.15 (ORI #282), and the most expensive is $1,399.99 (LEA #118). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, up 9.7% over 7 days, up 3.0% over 30 days, up 161.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Nightmare Printings & Prices
Nightmare has 27 tracked printings across 22 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Nightmare: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1,750.00 cash for LEA #118; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #118 | Nonfoil | $1,750.00 | $3,499.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #119 | Nonfoil | $390.00 | $649.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #412 | Nonfoil | $120.00 | $179.99 | 33% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #119 | Nonfoil | $42.50 | $84.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #115 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | $34.99 | 71% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #119 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #119 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $13.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #120 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #150 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | 6ED #146 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
Nightmare Rules Text & Legality
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.
Nightmare is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Nightmare Rulings
- Jul 1, 2013 Nightmare’s ability counts all lands you control with the subtype Swamp, not just ones named Swamp.
- Jul 1, 2013 The ability that defines Nightmare’s power and toughness works everywhere, not just on the battlefield.
- Oct 1, 2009 Nightmare’s power and toughness changes as the number of Swamps you control changes.
- Apr 1, 2008 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Nightmare has been reprinted 29 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #115 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #412 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| PLST #W17-17 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| W17 #17 | 2017-04-15 | Rare | Standard |
| W16 #8 | 2016-04-08 | Rare | Standard |
| ORI #282 | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
| M15 #276 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
| M14 #108 | 2013-07-19 | Rare | Standard |
| M14 #108 | 2013-07-19 | Rare | Standard |
| M10 #107 | 2009-07-17 | Rare | Standard |
30A #115 
PLST #W17-17 
W17 #17 
W16 #8 
ORI #282 
M15 #276 
M14 #108 
M10 #107 Showing the 10 most recent of 29 printings.
Nightmare in Commander
Nightmare is the #13,866 most-played card on EDHREC, down 89 places over the last 30 days.
Nightmare FAQ
How much is Nightmare worth?
Nightmare is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.15 to $1,399.99 across 27 tracked printings.
Is Nightmare legal in Commander?
Yes — Nightmare is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Nightmare been reprinted?
Yes — Nightmare has been reprinted 29 times, with 27 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nightmare cheap?
Nightmare trades at about $0.34 — 29 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,866 on EDHREC).