Nightmare Dragon in DragonVale: Breeding Guide (Howl + Abyss)

Published October 24, 2026 1 min read

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The short answer: breed a Howl Dragon with an Abyss Dragon while the Nightmare Dragon is in an event. Breeding takes 36 hours 28 minutes 33 seconds (about 29h 11m upgraded). As of 24 October 2026 it is available in Whitbee’s Candy Bash XIII until 4 November 2026, priced at 2,200 gems.

Quick facts

Type	Epic · event
Level required	26
Combination	Howl Dragon + Abyss Dragon
Breeding time	36h 28m 33s · about 29h 11m upgraded
Recent windows	26 Feb – 5 Mar 2026 (Dragons Week, 2,600 gems) · 17 Sep – 7 Oct 2026 · 8 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Odds	About 4% per attempt (wiki estimate)

Breed or buy this Halloween?

With a timer of more than a day and a half and around 4% odds, breeding is slow. If you already own Howl and Abyss at level 4+, run attempts for the rest of the event. If not, the 2,200-gem price in this event is lower than the 2,600 it cost in February’s Dragons Week. Our event pricing guide explains why prices swing.

Recognising success

36h 28m 33s is a one-off timer — no other common dragon shares it — so you will know immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What two dragons make a Nightmare Dragon?

Howl Dragon + Abyss Dragon, during an event that offers it.

When does the current event end?

4 November 2026, according to the event listing. Always check the in-game timer.

Facts checked on 24 October 2026 against the in-game rules as documented by the community DragonVale Wiki. Breeding odds are community estimates and event dates change; confirm in the game. Something out of date? Tell us.

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