Nightmare Sower
| Name | Nightmare Sower |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — faerie assassin |
| Description | Flying, lifelink Whenever you cast a spell during an opponent's turn, put a -1/-1 counter on up to one target creature. |
| Flavor | The fae giggled and the nightmare took root. |
| Artist | Tommy Arnold |
| Set | Lorwyn Eclipsed #114 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Nightmare Sower
Nightmare Sower, Creature — faerie assassin, designed by Tommy Arnold first released in Jan, 2026 in the set Lorwyn Eclipsed.
Nightmare Sower fits best in a **Dimir (blue-black) flash/control or draw‑go deck** that regularly casts spells on opponents’ turns—think counterspells, instant-speed removal, flash creatures, and cards with flashback—so it can reliably distribute -1/-1 counters while gaining life through evasive damage. It synergizes especially well with cheap interaction (like Opt-style cantrips, removal, or counters) and cards that care about -1/-1 counters or incremental value. However, at **four mana (3B)** for what is likely a modestly sized flier, it competes with stronger, more immediately impactful options such as **Rankle, Master of Pranks** (more disruptive pressure), **Brazen Borrower** (tempo and flexibility in blue shells), or **Sheoldred, the Apocalypse** (far more punishing and game-warping at four mana). If your format heavily supports -1/-1 counter synergies or true draw‑go play, it can be a solid synergy piece, but in most competitive environments it’s probably outclassed by more eff
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What type of card is Nightmare Sower?
Nightmare Sower is a Creature — faerie assassin card in CCG CCG.
What does Nightmare Sower do?
Flying, lifelink Whenever you cast a spell during an opponent's turn, put a -1/-1 counter on up to one target creature.
What set is Nightmare Sower from?
Nightmare Sower was first released in the set Lorwyn Eclipsed, illustrated by Tommy Arnold.
Is Nightmare Sower legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Nightmare Sower can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Nightmare Sower?
Cards similar to Nightmare Sower include The Vision and Scarlet Witch, Voracious Tome-Skimmer. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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