Quick Answer

Sickening Dreams is a uncommon Sorcery from PD3 (PD3) costing {1}{B}. Legal in Commander.

Sickening Dreams MTG card

Sickening Dreams

Sorcery

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. Sickening Dreams deals X damage to each creature and each player.

The Patriarch dreams of vile plague.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 PD3 PD3 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sickening Dreams? Basics

Sickening Dreams is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. Sickening Dreams deals X damage to each creature and each player."

How much mana does Sickening Dreams cost to cast? Basics

Sickening Dreams has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sickening Dreams's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sickening Dreams has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Sickening Dreams's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. Sickening Dreams deals X damage to each creature and each player."

What is the current price of Sickening Dreams? Pricing

Price data for Sickening Dreams is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Sickening Dreams? Pricing

You can purchase Sickening Dreams 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 Sickening Dreams legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sickening Dreams in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sickening Dreams legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sickening Dreams in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sickening Dreams legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sickening Dreams 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 Sickening Dreams legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sickening Dreams in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sickening Dreams legal in Legacy? Legality

Sickening Dreams is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sickening Dreams legal in Vintage? Legality

Sickening Dreams 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 Sickening Dreams legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sickening Dreams 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 Sickening Dreams from? Details

This printing of Sickening Dreams is from PD3 (PD3), with collector number 18.

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

What is Sickening Dreams's rarity? Details

Sickening Dreams is a uncommon card in PD3.

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

Who illustrated Sickening Dreams? Details

Sickening Dreams was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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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