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Nightmare
Price history
Nightmare price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Nightmare Price Summary
Nightmare's current headline price is $0.15.
Nightmare Printings & Prices
Nightmare has 27 tracked printings across 22 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Nightmare: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #118 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #119 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #412 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #119 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #119 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CED #119 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #150 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #184 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Nightmare Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 |
Showing the 10 most recent of 29 printings.
Nightmare in Commander
Nightmare is the #14,098 most-played card on EDHREC, down 232 places over the last 30 days.
Nightmare FAQ
How much is Nightmare worth?
Nightmare is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 (#14,098 on EDHREC).