Stress Dream
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#235/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.03
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.18
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 14.3%30d▲ 20.0%90d▲ 5.9%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.09
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.18
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 56% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Stress Dream deals 5 damage to up to one target creature. Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of those cards into your hand and the other on the bottom of your library.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Mar 2026
If there is only one card in your library, you put it into your hand.
wotc20 Mar 2026
You don't have to choose a target for Stress Dream. However, if you do and the target creature is an illegal target as Stress Dream tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't look at any cards in your library.
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About this card
Stress Dream
Stress Dream is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{U}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.18 (up 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Stress Dream FAQ
How much is Stress Dream worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Stress Dream is $0.18. It is up 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.09 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Stress Dream?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.18 on TCGplayer.
What set was Stress Dream first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #235, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Stress Dream?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.28 versus $0.18 for nonfoil, which is 56% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Stress Dream legal in Commander?
Yes, Stress Dream is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Stress Dream legal in Modern?
Yes, Stress Dream is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Stress Dream legal in Standard?
Yes, Stress Dream is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Stress Dream do?
Stress Dream is an Instant with mana cost {3}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Stress Dream deals 5 damage to up to one target creature. Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of those cards into your hand and the other on the bottom of your library.".