Magic: The Gathering

Nightmare

Theros Beyond Death Tokens 12 • common

Set: Theros Beyond Death Tokens
Collector number: 12
Rarity: Common
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Blue
Artist: Yeong-Hao Han
Market price: $0.77

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What it's worth

$0.77market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.65 – $0.84 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This token card features a haunting illustration by Yeong-Hao Han, serving as a visual representation of a creature conjured during gameplay. While its common rarity makes it accessible to many, it remains a thematic staple for those seeking to complete their collection from this specific set.

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What it does

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, each opponent exiles the top two cards of their library.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Nightmare token was released in 2020 as part of the Theros Beyond Death expansion for Magic: The Gathering. These tokens are not playable cards that exist in a deck's main list but are instead generated during gameplay by specific spells or abilities that manifest thematic creatures from the underworld. Within the lore of Theros, the Nightmare represents the manifestation of fear and shadow, consistent with the set's focus on Greek mythology and the journey through the afterlife.

The artwork was commissioned from Yeong-Hao Han, a frequent contributor to the game who is known for his atmospheric and moody creature designs. Han was tasked with visualizing a creature that embodied the psychological weight of a nightmare, resulting in a design that emphasizes ethereal, shifting forms and deep, encroaching darkness. The piece was well-received by players for its cohesion with the set's overarching aesthetic of high-fantasy horror and its effective visual shorthand for the card's mechanical utility.

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