Master the Dark Pact with Chthonian Nightmare

Chthonian Nightmare from Modern Horizons 3 offers a blend of utility and recursive power that fits well into sacrifice-centric decks. For just {1}{B}, this enchantment lets you trade your creatures for the ritualistic rewards of returning others from your graveyard. The moment it hits the battlefield, you gain three energy counters, setting the stage for its signature ability.

By paying an energy cost and sacrificing a creature, you bounce Chthonian Nightmare back to your hand, then revive a creature from your graveyard whose mana value equals the energy spent. This helps to extend your board presence while capitalizing on graveyard resources. With its ability restricted to sorcery speed, timing your activations strategically locks in incremental advantage without rushing into hasty plays.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: {1}{B}
• Card Type: Enchantment
• Subtypes: —
• Card Text: When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, you get {E}{E}{E}.
  Pay X, Sacrifice a creature: Return Chthonian Nightmare to its owner's hand: Return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.