Quick Answer

Nightmarish End is a uncommon Instant from JOU (JOU) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nightmarish End MTG card

Nightmarish End

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of cards in your hand.

"To think some believe it peaceful to die in one's sleep." —Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Willian Murai

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.27
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightmarish End? Basics

Nightmarish End is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of cards in your hand."

How much mana does Nightmarish End cost to cast? Basics

Nightmarish End has a mana cost of {2}{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.

Nightmarish End's mana cost of {2}{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.

Nightmarish End 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.

Nightmarish End's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of cards in your hand."

What is the current price of Nightmarish End? Pricing

The current market price for Nightmarish End is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Nightmarish End? Pricing

You can purchase Nightmarish End 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.

Nightmarish End normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.38

Is Nightmarish End legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmarish End in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nightmarish End legal in Modern? Legality

Nightmarish End is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nightmarish End legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nightmarish End 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 Nightmarish End legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nightmarish End is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Nightmarish End legal in Legacy? Legality

Nightmarish End is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nightmarish End legal in Vintage? Legality

Nightmarish End 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 Nightmarish End legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmarish End 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 Nightmarish End from? Details

This printing of Nightmarish End is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 76.

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

What is Nightmarish End's rarity? Details

Nightmarish End is a uncommon card in JOU.

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

Who illustrated Nightmarish End? Details

Nightmarish End was illustrated by Willian Murai.

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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