Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare is a Mythic Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare from Shadows over Innistrad (88) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.87 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.87 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare from Shadows over Innistrad?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare is a Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 88. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare (88) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare in Shadows over Innistrad. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.87 for Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare. Low and high spread runs $2.87 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.73; foil: $2.87; Normal: $0.78. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad |
|---|---|
| Number | 88 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.87 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.73 |
| cardmarket | $0.73 |
| foil | $2.87 |
| Normal | $0.78 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare is a Mythic printing in Shadows over Innistrad. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare lists as Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare with keywords Skulk, Transform, Mill. Artist: Sean Sevestre. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 88 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare (88) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare in Shadows over Innistrad. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare is catalogued as Mythic Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.87 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.73; foil: $2.87; Normal: $0.78).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare 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 $2.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare from Shadows over Innistrad?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare is a Mythic Sorcery // Creature — Nightmare from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 88 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.87 for ungraded Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare is catalogued as Mythic in Shadows over Innistrad. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare legal in Commander or Standard?
Startled Awake // Persistent 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 Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare trade at a premium?
Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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