The dark mechanics of Nightmare Shepherd, card #108 from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 Theros Beyond Death expansion.
Nightmare Shepherd
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Theros Beyond Death
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Nightmare Shepherd, identified as card number 108 in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Theros Beyond Death, stands out as a formidable Enchantment Creature — Demon. Designed by Tyler Jacobson, this Rare card demands a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} to cast and boasts a power and toughness of 4/4. The card’s design emphasizes its dark fantasy theme, fitting seamlessly into the Greek-inspired mythology that defines the Theros Beyond Death expansion. Collectors and players value this card for its unique ability to manipulate the battlefield. The printed rules text grants the creature Flying and a triggered ability: whenever another nontoken creature you control dies, you may exile it to create a 1/1 Nightmare token that copies that creature. This mechanic allows for strategic resource management, turning loss into opportunity. The card’s black color identity and Demon subtype make it a staple for decks focused on graveyard synergy and token strategies. As part of the growing collection of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, Nightmare Shepherd remains a key piece for enthusiasts building thematic decks or completing the Theros Beyond Death set.
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Nightmare Shepherd
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tyler Jacobson
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Enchantment Creature — Demon
4 / 4
B
Card Text
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Flying Whenever another nontoken creature you control dies, you may exile it. If you do, create a token that's a copy of that creature, except it's 1/1 and it's a Nightmare in addition to its other types.