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Nightmare

Welcome Deck 2017 (W17)

{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.
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernLegal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal

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Rulings

4 · latest Jul 1, 2013
  • WotCJul 1, 2013

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

  • WotCJul 1, 2013

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

  • WotCOct 1, 2009

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

  • WotCApr 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.