Quick Answer

Fear of the Unknown is a rare Enchantment Creature — Nightmare from UNK (UNK) costing {6}.

Fear of the Unknown MTG card

Fear of the Unknown

Enchantment Creature — Nightmare

Card Text

Trample When you cast this spell, choose a playtest card you own from outside the game. Exile it. You may cast that card as long as it remains exiled. Mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. (In a sealed event, outside the game is your sideboard.)

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 UNK UNK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fear of the Unknown? Basics

Fear of the Unknown is a Enchantment Creature — Nightmare card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample When you cast this spell, choose a playtest card you own from outside the game. Exile it. You may cast that card as long as it remains exiled. Mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. (In a sealed event, outside the game is your sideboard.)"

How much mana does Fear of the Unknown cost to cast? Basics

Fear of the Unknown has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Fear of the Unknown's mana cost of {6} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Fear of the Unknown has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Fear of the Unknown's current oracle text is: "Trample When you cast this spell, choose a playtest card you own from outside the game. Exile it. You may cast that card as long as it remains exiled. Mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. (In a sealed event, outside the game is your sideboard.)"

What is the current price of Fear of the Unknown? Pricing

Price data for Fear of the Unknown is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Fear of the Unknown? Pricing

You can purchase Fear of the Unknown from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Fear of the Unknown legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fear of the Unknown in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Fear of the Unknown from? Details

This printing of Fear of the Unknown is from UNK (UNK), with collector number RC06b.

Fear of the Unknown may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fear of the Unknown's rarity? Details

Fear of the Unknown is a rare card in UNK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Fear of the Unknown? Details

Fear of the Unknown was illustrated by an unknown artist.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Fear of the Unknown's power and toughness? Details

Fear of the Unknown is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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