Quick Answer

Nightmare Unmaking is a rare Sorcery from C19 (C19) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Nightmare Unmaking MTG card

Nightmare Unmaking

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one — • Exile each creature with power greater than the number of cards in your hand. • Exile each creature with power less than the number of cards in your hand.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C19 C19 🎨 Izzy

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightmare Unmaking? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Exile each creature with power greater than the number of cards in your hand. • Exile each creature with power less than the number of cards in your hand."

How much mana does Nightmare Unmaking cost to cast? Basics

Nightmare Unmaking has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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 Unmaking's mana cost of {3}{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.

Nightmare Unmaking has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Unmaking's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Exile each creature with power greater than the number of cards in your hand. • Exile each creature with power less than the number of cards in your hand."

What is the current price of Nightmare Unmaking? Pricing

The current market price for Nightmare Unmaking is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Nightmare Unmaking? Pricing

You can purchase Nightmare Unmaking 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 Nightmare Unmaking legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Nightmare Unmaking legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Unmaking in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Unmaking legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nightmare Unmaking 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 Unmaking legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Nightmare Unmaking legal in Legacy? Legality

Nightmare Unmaking is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nightmare Unmaking legal in Vintage? Legality

Nightmare Unmaking 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 Unmaking legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Unmaking 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 Unmaking from? Details

This printing of Nightmare Unmaking is from C19 (C19), with collector number 20.

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

What is Nightmare Unmaking's rarity? Details

Nightmare Unmaking is a rare card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Nightmare Unmaking? Details

Nightmare Unmaking was illustrated by Izzy.

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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