Nightmare Apprentice
Nightmare Apprentice is a Effect Monster, first released in 2024 in Legacy of Destruction. It has 8 printings across 4 sets (Secret Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, Starlight Rare, Ultra Rare). The cheapest copy is RA05-EN135 Ultra Rare at $1.84; the most valuable is WI26-EN007 Ultra Rare at $100.00. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$1.84 – $100.00
8 printings priced
Type
Illusion
Level
6
ATK
2000
DEF
1700
You can Special Summon this card (from your hand) by discarding 1 card. You can only Special Summon "Nightmare Apprentice" once per turn this way. If this card battles a monster, neither can be destroyed by that battle. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 Illusion monster from your Deck to your hand, except "Nightmare Apprentice". You can only use this effect of "Nightmare Apprentice" once per turn.
Appears in 4 expansions
Printings (8)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy of Destruction | LEDE-EN029 | Secret Rare | $3.90 | |
| Legacy of Destruction | LEDE-EN029 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | $33.09 | |
| 2025 Mega-Pack | MP25-EN004 | Starlight Rare | $3.11 | |
| Rarity Collection 5 | RA05-EN135 | Starlight Rare | $5.06 | |
| Rarity Collection 5 | RA05-EN135 | Ultra Rare | $1.84 | |
| Winner's Pack 2026-2027 | WI26-EN007 | Ultra Rare | $21.48 | |
| Winner's Pack 2026-2027 | WI26-EN007 | Ultra Rare | $1.97 | |
| Winner's Pack 2026-2027 | WI26-EN007 | Ultra Rare | $100.00 |
Nightmare Apprentice: FAQ
How much is Nightmare Apprentice worth?+
Nightmare Apprentice currently sells for $1.84 – $100.00 on TCGPlayer, from $1.84 for RA05-EN135 up to $100.00 for WI26-EN007. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Nightmare Apprentice printed in?+
Nightmare Apprentice appears in 4 sets: Legacy of Destruction, 2025 Mega-Pack, Rarity Collection 5, Winner's Pack 2026-2027.
Is Nightmare Apprentice legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Nightmare Apprentice is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Nightmare Apprentice?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Nightmare Apprentice is 58143852.
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