The Chthonian Nightmare foil card from Magic: The Gathering's Modern Horizons 3 set. This rare black enchantment features energy-based recursion mechanics, identified as card #406.
Chthonian Nightmare
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Horizons 3
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The Chthonian Nightmare foil card from Magic: The Gathering’s Modern Horizons 3 offers a distinct strategic presence in the black mana color identity. Released in 2024, this rare enchantment (card #406) provides immediate value upon entry by granting three energy counters. Its unique activated ability allows players to sacrifice a creature to return a target creature card from their graveyard to the battlefield, with the cost scaling based on the sacrificed creature's mana value. This mechanic makes it a flexible tool for resource management and board presence in various formats. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards appreciate the foil treatment for its visual appeal and durability. The card is illustrated by Josu Solano, adding artistic depth to the Modern Horizons 3 aesthetic. As a staple in the black deck archetypes, it appeals to both competitive players and those building comprehensive collections of the MH3 set. The combination of its efficient gameplay and premium foil finish ensures it remains a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library.
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Chthonian Nightmare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Josu Solano
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Enchantment
B
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When this enchantment enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). Pay X {E}, Sacrifice a creature, Return this enchantment to its owner's hand: Return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.