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Dread Presence
CREATURE — NIGHTMARE Rare
Core Set 2020 EDHREC #2,569
$3.42
+3.0%
7 days
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Dread Presence price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.42.
Dread Presence Price Summary
Dread Presence's current headline price is $3.42.
Dread Presence Printings & Prices
4 printings
Dread Presence has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Dread Presence: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM20 #96s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM20 #96p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PM20 #96p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #96 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M20 #96 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #403 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M20 #96 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M20 #96 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #403 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Dread Presence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever a Swamp you control enters, choose one —
• You draw a card and you lose 1 life.
• This creature deals 2 damage to any target and you gain 2 life.
"It beckons silently, waiting in the darkness."
Dread Presence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Dread Presence Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 12, 2019 A Swamp is a land with the subtype Swamp, not any land with a mana ability that produces black mana.
- Jul 12, 2019 If you choose the second mode and the chosen target is an illegal target by the time Dread Presence's triggered ability tries to resolve, the ability doesn't resolve. You won't gain 2 life, and the ability won't change to the first mode.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Dread Presence has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #403 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard |
| PM20 #96p | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PM20 #96p | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PM20 #96s | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Prerelease |
| M20 #96 | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Standard |
| M20 #96 | 2019-07-12 | Rare | Standard |
J22 #403 
PM20 #96p Dread Presence in Commander
Dread Presence is the #2,569 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Dread Presence FAQ
How much is Dread Presence worth?
Dread Presence is worth about $3.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Dread Presence legal in Commander?
Yes — Dread Presence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Dread Presence been reprinted?
Yes — Dread Presence has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dread Presence cheap?
Dread Presence trades at about $3.42 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.