Swimmer in Nightmares
Theros Beyond Death 275 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 275
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
This creature gets +3/+0 as long as there are ten or more cards in a single graveyard.
This creature can't be blocked as long as you control an Ashiok planeswalker.
Ashiok's minions plumb the depths of the ocean and the psyche.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Swimmer in Nightmares is a common creature card released in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Theros Beyond Death. The set returned players to the Greek mythology-inspired plane of Theros, focusing on the underworld, the return of ancient gods, and themes of destiny and escape. This particular card was designed to mechanicaly represent the treacherous journey through the Underworld of the Therosian afterlife, capturing the tension and fear inherent in the setting's lore.
The card features artwork by artist Johannes Voss, who utilized a moody, ethereal color palette to emphasize the nightmarish qualities of the character. Voss is well-regarded in the Magic community for his atmospheric approach to illustration, often prioritizing fluid motion and lighting effects. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, flavor-focused addition to the set's Limited environment, serving as a solid example of the set's commitment to immersive narrative design.
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