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Chainer, Nightmare Adept is a mythic Legendary Creature — Human Minion from C19 (C19) costing {2}{B}{R}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Chainer, Nightmare Adept MTG card

Chainer, Nightmare Adept

Legendary Creature — Human Minion

Card Text

Discard a card: You may cast a creature spell from your graveyard this turn. Activate only once each turn. Whenever a nontoken creature you control enters, if you didn't cast it from your hand, it gains haste until your next turn.

Card Stats

3/2 mythic CMC: 4.0 C19 C19 🎨 Steve Prescott

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chainer, Nightmare Adept? Basics

Chainer, Nightmare Adept is a Legendary Creature — Human Minion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Discard a card: You may cast a creature spell from your graveyard this turn. Activate only once each turn. Whenever a nontoken creature you control enters, if you didn't cast it from your hand, it gains haste until your next turn."

How much mana does Chainer, Nightmare Adept cost to cast? Basics

Chainer, Nightmare Adept has a mana cost of {2}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Chainer, Nightmare Adept's mana cost of {2}{B}{R} 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.

Chainer, Nightmare Adept has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Chainer, Nightmare Adept's current oracle text is: "Discard a card: You may cast a creature spell from your graveyard this turn. Activate only once each turn. Whenever a nontoken creature you control enters, if you didn't cast it from your hand, it gains haste until your next turn."

What is the current price of Chainer, Nightmare Adept? Pricing

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Where can I buy Chainer, Nightmare Adept? Pricing

You can purchase Chainer, Nightmare Adept 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 Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chainer, Nightmare Adept in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Modern? Legality

Chainer, Nightmare Adept is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chainer, Nightmare Adept 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 Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chainer, Nightmare Adept in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Legacy? Legality

Chainer, Nightmare Adept is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Vintage? Legality

Chainer, Nightmare Adept 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 Chainer, Nightmare Adept legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chainer, Nightmare Adept 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 Chainer, Nightmare Adept from? Details

This printing of Chainer, Nightmare Adept is from C19 (C19), with collector number 39.

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

What is Chainer, Nightmare Adept's rarity? Details

Chainer, Nightmare Adept is a mythic card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Chainer, Nightmare Adept? Details

Chainer, Nightmare Adept was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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

What is Chainer, Nightmare Adept's power and toughness? Details

Chainer, Nightmare Adept is a 3/2 creature.

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

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