The Recurring Nightmare enchantment from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks, a key piece for dedicated TCG collectors completing the WC98 set.
Recurring Nightmare
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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The Recurring Nightmare card, designated bs72, originates from the 1998 World Championship Decks expansion, a pivotal release in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This rare enchantment, illustrated by Jeff Laubenstein, features a mana cost of two generic and one black mana, establishing it as a strategic tool for players navigating the game's early competitive landscape. The card allows players to return a creature from their graveyard to the battlefield by sacrificing another creature, a mechanic that defined many black-based strategies during the late 1990s. For collectors, this product represents a tangible link to the game's foundational era. The World Championship Decks series was unique in its distribution, often tied to high-level play events, which adds historical weight to each card. The Recurring Nightmare stands out not just for its gameplay utility but for its place in the WC98 catalog. Collectors focused on completing the World Championship Decks set or those who appreciate the art and mechanics of Magic's early years often seek this card number. Its status as a rare card within the set makes it a desirable component for those building comprehensive collections of Magic: The Gathering history.
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Card Details
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Recurring Nightmare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jeff Laubenstein
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Enchantment
B
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Sacrifice a creature, Return this enchantment to its owner's hand: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
"I am confined by sleep and defined by nightmare." —Crovax
