Nightmare's Steelcage
Nightmare's Steelcage is a Normal Spell, first released in 2006 in Structure Deck: Spellcaster's Judgment. It has 6 printings across 5 sets (Common, Mosaic Rare). The cheapest copy is SDMA-EN021 Common at $0.25; the most valuable is DEM3-EN014 Common at $7.50. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.25 – $7.50
6 printings priced
Type
Normal
This card remains face-up on the field for 2 of your opponent's turns. No monsters can attack. Destroy this card during your opponent's 2nd End Phase after this card was activated.
Appears in 5 expansions
Printings (6)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Deck: Spellcaster's Judgment | SD6-EN031 | Common | $0.26 | |
| Structure Deck: Warriors' Strike | SDWS-EN022 | Common | $0.67 | |
| Structure Deck: Marik | SDMA-EN021 | Common | $0.25 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN148 | Common | $0.74 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN148 | Mosaic Rare | $0.74 | |
| Demo Deck 2016 | DEM3-EN014 | Common | $7.50 |
Nightmare's Steelcage: FAQ
How much is Nightmare's Steelcage worth?+
Nightmare's Steelcage currently sells for $0.25 – $7.50 on TCGPlayer, from $0.25 for SDMA-EN021 up to $7.50 for DEM3-EN014. 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's Steelcage printed in?+
Nightmare's Steelcage appears in 5 sets: Structure Deck: Spellcaster's Judgment, Structure Deck: Warriors' Strike, Structure Deck: Marik, Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants, Demo Deck 2016.
Is Nightmare's Steelcage legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Nightmare's Steelcage is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Nightmare's Steelcage?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Nightmare's Steelcage is 58775978.
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