Quick Answer

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna is a mythic Legendary Creature — Alicorn from PTG (PTG) costing {4}{B}{B}.

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna MTG card

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna

Legendary Creature — Alicorn

Card Text

Flying As long as it's nighttime, Nightmare Moon gets +2/+2 and has menace. {6}: Transform Nightmare Moon. Anypony may activate this ability or help pay the cost. When they do, they become your friend.

"The night. . . will last. . .forever!"

Card Stats

6/6 mythic CMC: 6.0 PTG PTG 🎨 John Thacker
Flying Transform

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna? Basics

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna is a Legendary Creature — Alicorn card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying As long as it's nighttime, Nightmare Moon gets +2/+2 and has menace. {6}: Transform Nightmare Moon. Anypony may activate this ability or help pay the cost. When they do, they become your friend."

How much mana does Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna cost to cast? Basics

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

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.

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna 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.

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna's current oracle text is: "Flying As long as it's nighttime, Nightmare Moon gets +2/+2 and has menace. {6}: Transform Nightmare Moon. Anypony may activate this ability or help pay the cost. When they do, they become your friend."

What is the current price of Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna? Pricing

Price data for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna? Pricing

You can purchase Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna 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 Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna in Modern is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna in Commander is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna 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 Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna 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 Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna from? Details

This printing of Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna is from PTG (PTG), with collector number 1.

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna's rarity? Details

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna is a mythic card in PTG.

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

Who illustrated Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna? Details

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna was illustrated by John Thacker.

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

What is Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna's power and toughness? Details

Nightmare Moon // Princess Luna 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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