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Nightmare Welcome Deck 2016 MTG card
W16 #8 · Art by Vance Kovacs
W16 set symbol, RareWelcome Deck 2016#8Rare

Nightmare

Creature · Nightmare HorseFlying
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · W16 #8 nonfoil
$0.15 −6.3% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#14,304 Down 128 in 30 days

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Nightmare Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.15, down 6.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 37.5% over 90 days.

Nightmare Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Nightmare

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Nightmare in Sealed Products

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Nightmare Printings & Prices

Nightmare has 27 tracked printings across 22 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

W16 set symbol, RareW16 #8
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ORI set symbol, RareORI #282
M15 set symbol, RareM15 #276
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #150
W17 set symbol, RareW17 #17
M14 set symbol, RareM14 #108
M10 set symbol, RareM10 #107
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #W17-17
7ED set symbol, Rare7ED #150
8ED set symbol, Rare8ED #150
10E set symbol, Rare10E #164
6ED set symbol, Rare6ED #146
5ED set symbol, Rare5ED #184
4ED set symbol, Rare4ED #150
10E set symbol, Rare10E #164★
8ED set symbol, Rare8ED #150★
3ED set symbol, Rare3ED #120
CEI set symbol, RareCEI #119
CED set symbol, RareCED #119
2ED set symbol, Rare2ED #119
7ED set symbol, Rare7ED #150★
LEA set symbol, RareLEA #118
30A set symbol, Rare30A #115
30A set symbol, Rare30A #412
Retro Frame
9ED set symbol, Rare9ED #150★
SUM set symbol, RareSUM #120
LEB set symbol, RareLEB #119

Sell Nightmare: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomLEA #118Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #119Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #412Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #119Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #119Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #119Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #115Nonfoil
Card Kingdom3ED #120Nonfoil
Card Kingdom4ED #150Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc6ED #146Nonfoil

Nightmare Rules Text & Legality

Nightmare

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.

The Nightmare arises from its lair in the swamps. As the poisoned land spreads, so does the Nightmare's rage and terrifying strength.

Nightmare is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Jul 17, 2009M10 set symbol, RareMagic 2010 · foilM10 #107
  • Jul 19, 2013M14 set symbol, RareMagic 2014M14 #108
  • Jul 19, 2013M14 set symbol, RareMagic 2014 · foilM14 #108
  • Jul 18, 2014M15 set symbol, RareMagic 2015M15 #276
  • Jul 17, 2015ORI set symbol, RareMagic OriginsORI #282
  • Apr 8, 2016W16 set symbol, RareWelcome Deck 2016W16 #8
  • Apr 15, 2017W17 set symbol, RareWelcome Deck 2017W17 #17
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #W17-17
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #412
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Rare30th Anniversary Edition30A #115

Showing the 10 most recent of 29 printings.

Nightmare in Commander

Nightmare is the #14,304 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.

#14,304 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 128 in 30 days

Nightmare FAQ

How much is Nightmare worth?

Nightmare is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.15; 29 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,304 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Nightmare?

Cards that fill a similar role include Squelching Leeches, Korlash, Heir to Blackblade, Nightmare Lash.

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