Nightmare
Nightmare is a Rare Creature — Nightmare Horse from Limited Edition Alpha (118) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1399.99 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Nightmare suits collectors and players working on Limited Edition Alpha who need the Rare slot. Treat $1399.99 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Nightmare from Limited Edition Alpha?
Nightmare is a Creature — Nightmare Horse in Limited Edition Alpha numbered 118. Mana cost {5}{B}. Color identity: B. Nightmare (118) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Nightmare Horse in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Nightmare worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1399.99 for Nightmare. Low and high spread runs $1399.99 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1249.07; Normal: $1399.99. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 118 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Limited Edition Alpha |
|---|---|
| Number | 118 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1399.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1249.07 |
| cardmarket | $1249.07 |
| Normal | $1399.99 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | * |
How collectible is Nightmare?
Nightmare is a Rare printing in Limited Edition Alpha. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 118 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Nightmare?
Nightmare lists as Creature — Nightmare Horse with keywords Flying. Artist: Melissa A. Benson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 118 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Nightmare (118) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Nightmare Horse in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Nightmare is catalogued as Rare Creature — Nightmare Horse in Limited Edition Alpha, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1399.99 across finishes (cardmarket: $1249.07; Normal: $1399.99).
- Mana cost {5}{B} and type line Creature — Nightmare Horse help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1399.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Nightmare from Limited Edition Alpha?
Nightmare is a Rare Creature — Nightmare Horse from Limited Edition Alpha numbered 118 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Nightmare worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1399.99 for ungraded Nightmare. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Nightmare?
Nightmare is catalogued as Rare in Limited Edition Alpha. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Nightmare legal in Commander or Standard?
Nightmare shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Nightmare trade at a premium?
Nightmare combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha.
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