The dual-faced sorcery Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Shadows over Innistrad expansion.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad
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Released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion, Startled Awake // Persistent Nightmare (card number 88) is a foil Mythic Rare sorcery that exemplifies the set's focus on nightmarish horror themes. Designed by artist Sean Sevestre, this card features a unique transform mechanic that allows players to shift between two distinct states during gameplay. Initially played as Startled Awake, the sorcery targets an opponent to mill thirteen cards from the top of their library, applying immediate pressure to their resources. Once in the graveyard, the card transforms into Persistent Nightmare, offering a powerful second life. By paying {3}{U}{U}, a player can return it from the graveyard to the battlefield as a transformed creature, activating this ability only as a sorcery. This dual utility makes it a compelling addition to decks seeking both removal and board presence. Collectors appreciate this card for its high Mythic Rare status and the foil finish, which enhances its visual appeal within the Shadows over Innistrad subset. The intricate artwork and the strategic depth of the transform mechanic have kept this card relevant among Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Whether you are building a themed deck centered on Innistrad's lore or simply expanding your collection of premium foil cards, this dual-faced sorcery offers significant value.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Sean Sevestre
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English
Foil
{2}{U}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Target opponent mills thirteen cards. {3}{U}{U}: Put this card from your graveyard onto the battlefield transformed. Activate only as a sorcery.
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