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The 2022 Magic: The Gathering New Capenna Commander card Nightmare Unmaking (Card #253). This rare sorcery offers powerful board control through conditional exile effects.

Nightmare Unmaking

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • New Capenna • Commander

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Product Overview

Description

Priced at a mana cost of three generic and two black mana, this card brings a significant strategic weight to the five-mana slot, demanding careful resource management from the player. The card's design reflects the intricate storytelling and mechanical depth characteristic of the New Capenna expansion, offering a unique twist on board-clearing spells. Nightmare Unmaking provides players with a flexible removal option that adapts to the flow of the game. The card allows the caster to choose one of two distinct effects: either exile every creature with power greater than the number of cards in their hand, or exile every creature with power less than that number. This dual-purpose mechanic makes the card highly versatile, allowing it to handle both massive, high-power threats and swarms of smaller creatures depending on the current state of the battlefield. Its rarity as a rare card in the Commander subset underscores its value to collectors and players who appreciate powerful, format-defining spells. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, owning the New Capenna Commander edition of Nightmare Unmaking is an essential part of building a complete set. The card, illustrated by Izzy, captures the essence of the set's aesthetic while providing robust gameplay utility. Whether you are looking to enhance your Commander deck's removal suite or simply add a powerful sorcery to your collection, this card represents a key piece of the 2022 release.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2022

Series

New Capenna

Subset

Commander

Subset Type

Subset

Card Number

#253

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Izzy

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{B}{B}

Type

Sorcery

Color

B

Card Text

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Choose one — • Exile each creature with power greater than the number of cards in your hand. • Exile each creature with power less than the number of cards in your hand.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Nightmare Unmaking?

Nightmare Unmaking has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, requiring five total mana to cast. It is a black sorcery with a mana value of 5.

What does the Nightmare Unmaking card do?

The card allows you to choose one effect: exile all creatures with power greater than your hand size, or exile all creatures with power less than your hand size.

Which set is this card from?

Nightmare Unmaking is part of the New Capenna Commander subset, released in 2022. It is card number 253 in this collection.

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