Cover of Darkness
Cover of Darkness Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cover of Darkness is $7.49 (ACR #89, Foil), and the most expensive is $92.31 (ONS #133, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $21.53, up 199.4% over 7 days, up 194.9% over 30 days, up 173.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $45.18 (2024).
Cover of Darkness Printings & Prices
Cover of Darkness has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including extended art and inverted treatments.
Sell Cover of Darkness: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $60.00 cash for ONS #133 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #133 | Foil | $60.00 | $119.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ONS #133 | Foil | $55.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #133 | Foil | $45.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #133 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #133 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #133 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ACR #163 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ACR #163 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | ACR #201 | Etched | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ACR #163 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
Cover of Darkness Rules Text & Legality
As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures of the chosen type have fear. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
Cover of Darkness is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cover of Darkness has been reprinted 7 times. The Assassin's Creed reprint cut the price 76% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACR #89 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Standard | $23.28 | $6.96 | $5.51 | $6.22 |
| ACR #163 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $5.80 | $4.54 | $4.39 |
| ACR #163 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $10.26 | $4.94 | $4.61 |
| ACR #89 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Standard | — | $7.26 | $5.25 | $6.45 |
| ACR #201 | 2024-07-05 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| ONS #133 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ONS #133 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
ACR #89 
ONS #133 Cover of Darkness in Commander
Cover of Darkness is the #1,441 most-played card on EDHREC, down 20 places over the last 30 days.
Cover of Darkness FAQ
How much is Cover of Darkness worth?
Cover of Darkness is worth about $21.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $7.73 to $92.31 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Cover of Darkness legal in Commander?
Yes — Cover of Darkness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Cover of Darkness been reprinted?
Yes — Cover of Darkness has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cover of Darkness expensive?
Cover of Darkness holds a $21.53 price because Commander demand is high (#1,441 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.