Stress Dream

Secrets of Strixhaven #235

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {3}{U}{R}

Card text: Stress Dream deals 5 damage to up to one target creature. Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of those cards into your hand and the other on the bottom of your library.

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo

"Krelg's attempt at a calming nap proved futile."

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$0.10 USD · $0.20 USD (Foil) · €0.09 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Stress Dream in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Muse's Encouragement

Instant

Muse's Encouragement creates a flying token and surveils, working with Stress Dream's card selection to control the board and filter your deck.

Unsubtle Mockery

Instant

Unsubtle Mockery deals damage and surveils, combining with Stress Dream to provide efficient removal while setting up your graveyard.

Visionary's Dance

Sorcery

Visionary's Dance creates tokens and has a discard ability to filter cards, working with Stress Dream's card selection for optimal hand quality.

uncommon

Muse Seeker

Creature — Elf Wizard

Muse Seeker draws and discards when you cast Stress Dream, maximizing card selection and filtering to find your best cards.

mythic

Prismari, the Inspiration

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Prismari gives Stress Dream storm, allowing you to deal massive damage and draw multiple cards in a single turn for overwhelming advantage.

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