Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition

Nightmare

French name: Cheval de cauchemar

118Rare

Nightmare (Alpha Edition 118) has a market price of US$1,399.99 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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Card details

Type: Creature: Nightmare Horse
Mana cost: {5}{B}
Power / toughness: */*
Artist: Melissa A. Benson

Card text

Flying Nightmare’s power and toughness both equal the number of swamps its controller has in play.

Flavour text

The Nightmare arises from its lair in the swamps. As the poisoned land spreads, so does the Nightmare's rage and terrifying strength.

About this card

Nightmare is card 118 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Rare. Illustrated by Melissa A. Benson. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$1,399.99. The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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