Magic: The Gathering

Nightmare

Ninth Edition 150 • rare

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 150
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Carl Critchlow
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$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.23 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Nightmare is one of the most iconic creatures in Magic: The Gathering, having been a core part of the game since its debut in the Alpha set. Featuring atmospheric artwork by Carl Critchlow, this Ninth Edition printing highlights the card's enduring status as a classic representation of black-aligned power that scales in strength based on the player's land count.

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What it does

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 thunder of its hooves beats dreams into despair.

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Nightmare has been a foundational creature in the Magic: The Gathering card game since the Alpha set, serving as a quintessential example of black-aligned high-cost threats. The Ninth Edition printing, released in 2005, marked the card's inclusion in a core set that served as a major transition point for the game's rules and visual presentation. By this stage in the game's evolution, the card was firmly established as a staple design, known for a power and toughness that dynamically scales with the number of Swamps a player controls.

The artwork for this specific version was provided by Carl Critchlow, a long-time contributor to the game's visual identity. His interpretation emphasizes the macabre, ethereal nature of the creature, utilizing a stark color palette to highlight the spectral flames that define the Nightmare's silhouette. Critchlow's work on this card was received as a faithful update to the original concept, maintaining the sense of dread and dark fantasy that players had associated with the card for over a decade.

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