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Chthonian Nightmare

1B · Enchantment

When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). Pay X {E}, Sacrifice a creature, Return Chthonian Nightmare to its owner's hand: Return target creature card with mana value X from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.

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