Quick Answer

Brightmare is a uncommon Creature — Unicorn from J22 (J22) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Brightmare MTG card

Brightmare

Creature — Unicorn

Card Text

When this creature enters, tap up to one target creature. You gain life equal to that creature's power.

A ray of hope in the darkest night.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Steven Belledin

Market Prices

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$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.13
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brightmare? Basics

Brightmare is a Creature — Unicorn card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, tap up to one target creature. You gain life equal to that creature's power."

How much mana does Brightmare cost to cast? Basics

Brightmare has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Brightmare's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Brightmare 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.

Brightmare's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, tap up to one target creature. You gain life equal to that creature's power."

What is the current price of Brightmare? Pricing

The current market price for Brightmare is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Brightmare? Pricing

You can purchase Brightmare 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.

Is Brightmare legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brightmare in Standard is not available.

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

Is Brightmare legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Brightmare in Modern is not available.

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

Is Brightmare legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brightmare 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 Brightmare legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Brightmare in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Brightmare legal in Legacy? Legality

Brightmare is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Brightmare legal in Vintage? Legality

Brightmare 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 Brightmare legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brightmare 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 Brightmare from? Details

This printing of Brightmare is from J22 (J22), with collector number 159.

Brightmare may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brightmare's rarity? Details

Brightmare is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Brightmare? Details

Brightmare was illustrated by Steven Belledin.

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

What is Brightmare's power and toughness? Details

Brightmare is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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