Waking Nightmare, a common Arcane sorcery from the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, numbered 149 in the set.
Waking Nightmare
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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Waking Nightmare is a distinct Black Arcane sorcery from the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, carrying the catalog number 149. This card features a mana cost of two generic mana and one black mana, resulting in a mana value of three. It serves as a straightforward removal option, allowing the caster to force a target opponent to discard two cards from their hand. The card's flavor text references the oni parades of the Kami War, grounding the mechanic in the set's Japanese-inspired mythology. Designed by Mitch Cotie, this common card is a staple for collectors building out the full Champions of Kamigawa checklist. For investors and hobbyists, Wizards of the Coast releases from this era represent a significant period in Magic: The Gathering history, offering tangible pieces of the game's evolution. The card's simple yet effective design makes it a recognizable and sought-after component for those completing the CHK set, ensuring that Waking Nightmare remains a relevant piece of trading card history.
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Waking Nightmare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mitch Cotie
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Sorcery — Arcane
B
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Target player discards two cards.
"Once each year, the oni and other evil spirits paraded through villages to disturb mortals' sleep. During the war, this parade became a nightly event." —*Observations of the Kami War*