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Swimmer in Nightmares

Blue

1 printing listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Swimmer in Nightmares, Theros Beyond Death printing
Theros Beyond Death THB · No. 275 2020-01-24

Card text

{2}{U}
Creature — Nightmare Merfolk
This creature gets +3/+0 as long as there are ten or more cards in a single graveyard. This creature can't be blocked as long as you control an Ashiok planeswalker.
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Ashiok's minions plumb the depths of the ocean and the psyche.
EDHREC rank #29103 Uncommon Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

The first ability of Swimmer in Nightmares gives it just +3/+0, no matter how many graveyards beyond the first have ten cards.

2020-01-24 · Wizards of the Coast

The ability that modifies the power of Swimmer in Nightmares applies only while it's on the battlefield.

2020-01-24 · Wizards of the Coast

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