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Recurring Nightmare
Price history
Recurring Nightmare price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $82.40.
Recurring Nightmare Price Summary
Recurring Nightmare's current headline price is $82.40.
Recurring Nightmare Printings & Prices
Recurring Nightmare has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Recurring Nightmare: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EXO #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC98 #bs72 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Recurring Nightmare Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Sacrifice a creature, Return this enchantment to its owner's hand: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
Recurring Nightmare is legal in Legacy, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Commander and Pauper.
Recurring Nightmare Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 If you cast this as normal during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you’ll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Recurring Nightmare has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC98 #bs72 | 1998-08-12 | Rare | Standard |
| EXO #72 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
WC98 #bs72 Recurring Nightmare FAQ
How much is Recurring Nightmare worth?
Recurring Nightmare is worth about $82.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Recurring Nightmare legal in Legacy?
Yes — Recurring Nightmare is legal in Legacy.
Has Recurring Nightmare been reprinted?
Yes — Recurring Nightmare has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Recurring Nightmare expensive?
Recurring Nightmare holds a $82.40 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.