Hopeless Nightmare
PLSTThe List/#WOE-95/2026CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.26
Paper retail history (USD)
1 provider
Latest $0.26High $0.52Low $0.26▼ 50.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.33TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 10.0%90d▼ 8.3%
90d high
$0.45
90d low
$0.27
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
Wilds of Eldraine
- Up 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 27% below its 90 day high of $0.45.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 64% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When this enchantment enters, each opponent discards a card and loses 2 life.
When this enchantment is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, scry 2.
: Sacrifice this enchantment.
Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
DiscardEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Sept 2023
Hopeless Nightmare's first ability causes each opponent to lose 2 life even if some or all of those players were unable to discard a card.
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About this card
Hopeless Nightmare
Hopeless Nightmare is an Enchantment, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: banned, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.33 (up 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Hopeless Nightmare FAQ
How much is Hopeless Nightmare worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Hopeless Nightmare is $0.33. It is up 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.27 to $0.45.
What is the cheapest printing of Hopeless Nightmare?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Wilds of Eldraine at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Hopeless Nightmare are there?
Hopeless Nightmare has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Hopeless Nightmare first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from WOE #95, released 2023-09-08.
What is the newest printing of Hopeless Nightmare?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLST #WOE-95, released 2026-10-19.
Is there a foil version of Hopeless Nightmare?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.54 versus $0.33 for nonfoil, which is 64% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Hopeless Nightmare legal in Commander?
Yes, Hopeless Nightmare is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hopeless Nightmare legal in Modern?
Yes, Hopeless Nightmare is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.