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Recurring Nightmare
EXO · Exodus #72 · Rare · released 1998-06-15
{2}{B}
Enchantment
Sacrifice a creature, Return this enchantment to its owner's hand: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
"I am confined by sleep and defined by nightmare."
—Crovax
Recurring Nightmare is a rare black enchantment from Exodus (1998). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1998 to 2015. Recent market prices range from $12.52 to $82.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage and Oathbreaker.
USD$82.69
Format legality
Where you can play Recurring Nightmare in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderBanned
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $12.52 to $82.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 1998 at $12.52.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus This page | 72 | Rare | $82.69 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1998 | bs72 | Rare | $12.52 | — |
| Vintage Masters | 137 | Rare | — | — |
| Tempest Remastered | 113 | Mythic | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2013-04-15If you cast this as normal during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you’ll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recurring Nightmare legal in Commander?
No — Recurring Nightmare is banned in Commander.
What formats is Recurring Nightmare legal in?
Recurring Nightmare is legal in Legacy, Vintage and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Recurring Nightmare been printed?
Recurring Nightmare has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1998 to 2015.
What is the cheapest printing of Recurring Nightmare?
The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 1998 (#bs72) at about $12.52.
Who illustrated Recurring Nightmare?
This printing of Recurring Nightmare was illustrated by Jeff Laubenstein.