Quick Answer

Nightmare Incursion is a rare Sorcery from EVE (EVE) costing {5}{B}. Current price: $1.34 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nightmare Incursion MTG card

Nightmare Incursion

Sorcery

Card Text

Search target player's library for up to X cards, where X is the number of Swamps you control, and exile them. Then that player shuffles.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Chuck Lukacs

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.34
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TCGPlayer
$10.00
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Card Kingdom
$10.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.36
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Cardmarket
€2.68
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightmare Incursion? Basics

Nightmare Incursion is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Search target player's library for up to X cards, where X is the number of Swamps you control, and exile them. Then that player shuffles."

How much mana does Nightmare Incursion cost to cast? Basics

Nightmare Incursion has a mana cost of {5}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Nightmare Incursion's mana cost of {5}{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.

Nightmare Incursion has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Nightmare Incursion's current oracle text is: "Search target player's library for up to X cards, where X is the number of Swamps you control, and exile them. Then that player shuffles."

What is the current price of Nightmare Incursion? Pricing

The current market price for Nightmare Incursion is approximately $1.34 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Nightmare Incursion? Pricing

You can purchase Nightmare Incursion 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.

Nightmare Incursion normal: $1.34 | foil: $10.0

Is Nightmare Incursion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Incursion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Incursion legal in Modern? Legality

Nightmare Incursion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nightmare Incursion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nightmare Incursion 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 Nightmare Incursion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Incursion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Incursion legal in Legacy? Legality

Nightmare Incursion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nightmare Incursion legal in Vintage? Legality

Nightmare Incursion 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 Nightmare Incursion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Incursion 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 Nightmare Incursion from? Details

This printing of Nightmare Incursion is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 40.

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

What is Nightmare Incursion's rarity? Details

Nightmare Incursion is a rare card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Nightmare Incursion? Details

Nightmare Incursion was illustrated by Chuck Lukacs.

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

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