"Once each year, the oni and other evil spirits paraded through villages to disturb mortals' sleep. During the war, this parade became a nightly event." —*Observations of the Kami War*
Waking Nightmare - Champions of Kamigawa (#149) - Illustrated by Mitch Cotie - Magic: The Gathering Card

Waking Nightmare

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Sorcery — Arcane

Mana Cost: {2}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: Target player discards two cards.

Flavor Text: "Once each year, the oni and other evil spirits paraded through villages to disturb mortals' sleep. During the war, this parade became a nightly event." —*Observations of the Kami War*

Set: Champions of Kamigawa (#149), Rarity: Common, Artist: Mitch Cotie

Sorcery Black Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (11)
8 Languages
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2 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Waking Nightmare - Champions of Kamigawa MTG card scan Waking Nightmare Champions of Kamigawa Viewing CHK Common Mitch Cotie 2004-10-01
Waking Nightmare - Modern Masters 2015 MTG card scan Waking Nightmare Modern Masters 2015 MM2 Common Mitch Cotie 2015-05-22

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