Quick Answer

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is a rare Legendary Creature — Nightmare from DMU (DMU) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $2.89 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare MTG card

Braids, Arisen Nightmare

Legendary Creature — Nightmare

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, you may sacrifice an artifact, creature, enchantment, land, or planeswalker. If you do, each opponent may sacrifice a permanent of their choice that shares a card type with it. For each opponent who doesn't, that player loses 2 life and you draw a card.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 3.0 DMU DMU 🎨 Heonhwa Choe

Market Prices

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$2.89
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TCGPlayer
$3.23
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Card Kingdom
$5.49
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€3.49
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€4.71
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Braids, Arisen Nightmare? Basics

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is a Legendary Creature — Nightmare card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, you may sacrifice an artifact, creature, enchantment, land, or planeswalker. If you do, each opponent may sacrifice a permanent of their choice that shares a card type with it. For each opponent who doesn't, that player loses 2 life and you draw a card."

How much mana does Braids, Arisen Nightmare cost to cast? Basics

Braids, Arisen Nightmare has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, you may sacrifice an artifact, creature, enchantment, land, or planeswalker. If you do, each opponent may sacrifice a permanent of their choice that shares a card type with it. For each opponent who doesn't, that player loses 2 life and you draw a card."

What is the current price of Braids, Arisen Nightmare? Pricing

The current market price for Braids, Arisen Nightmare is approximately $2.89 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.49 EUR.

Where can I buy Braids, Arisen Nightmare? Pricing

You can purchase Braids, Arisen Nightmare from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare normal: $2.89 | foil: $3.23

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Braids, Arisen Nightmare in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Modern? Legality

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Pioneer? Legality

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Legacy? Legality

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Vintage? Legality

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Braids, Arisen Nightmare legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Braids, Arisen Nightmare in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Braids, Arisen Nightmare from? Details

This printing of Braids, Arisen Nightmare is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 84.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Braids, Arisen Nightmare's rarity? Details

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is a rare card in DMU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Braids, Arisen Nightmare? Details

Braids, Arisen Nightmare was illustrated by Heonhwa Choe.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Braids, Arisen Nightmare's power and toughness? Details

Braids, Arisen Nightmare is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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