Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.
Nightmare
Silent · Skill · Rare · 3 cost
Base
Upgraded
Card text
Choose a card. Next turn, add 3 copies of that card into your Hand. Exhaust.
Nightmare+
Cost changes from 3 to 2
Keywords
Build context
See the Silent build hub for archetypes that feature this card in real runs.
Related cards
Nightmare FAQ
- Should I upgrade Nightmare in Slay the Spire 2?
- Compare the upgraded text: Cost changes from 3 to 2. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
- What builds use Nightmare?
- Nightmare is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
- What character uses Nightmare?
- Nightmare is tagged as a Silent card. See the Silent build hub for archetypes that care about it.
Patch history
SpireForge snapshots card text from Untapped exports dated 2026-03-17. When Mega Crit ships a balance patch, we re-run the scraper and refresh every affected URL—see /patches for the editorial log.