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Nightmare

Nightmare

{5}{B}

Creature — Nightmare Horse

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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Magic 2015Magic 2015#276·Rare·English
Oct 23, 2026
Market$0.15
Median$0.30
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Rulings

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.

Oct 1, 2009

Nightmare’s power and toughness changes as the number of Swamps you control changes.

Jul 1, 2013

The ability that defines Nightmare’s power and toughness works everywhere, not just on the battlefield.

Jul 1, 2013

Nightmare’s ability counts all lands you control with the subtype Swamp, not just ones named Swamp.