Ashiok, Nightmare Muse is a Mythic Rare legendary planeswalker card from the 2020 Theros Beyond Death set, numbered 256 in the Magic: The Gathering series.
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Theros Beyond Death
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Ashiok, Nightmare Muse stands as a pivotal figure in the Theros Beyond Death expansion, released in 2020. This Mythic Rare card, designated as number 256, brings one of Magic: The Gathering’s most complex psychological antagonists to the tabletop. Designed by Chuck Lukacs, the card captures the essence of Ashiok’s ability to manipulate minds and harvest nightmares, making it a focal point for collectors of the Theros Beyond Death set. In gameplay, Ashiok functions as a powerful control engine. With a mana cost of {3}{U}{B} and a starting loyalty of 5, this legendary planeswalker offers strategic depth through its unique abilities. The +1 ability creates Nightmare tokens that disrupt opponents' libraries, while the -3 ability forces card exile, applying pressure to both the board and the hand. The ultimate -7 ability allows players to cast spells from opponents' exiled cards without paying their mana costs, showcasing Ashiok's dominance over reality and memory. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of Magic history. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set of legendary planeswalkers, Ashiok, Nightmare Muse is a cornerstone addition.
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Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Chuck Lukacs
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{B}
Legendary Planeswalker — Ashiok
5
B, U
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+1: Create a 2/3 blue and black Nightmare creature token with "Whenever this token attacks or blocks, each opponent exiles the top two cards of their library." −3: Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand, then that player exiles a card from their hand. −7: You may cast up to three spells from among face-up cards your opponents own from exile without paying their mana costs.