Dark Deal
Dark Deal Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Dark Deal is $1.97 (FRF #66), and the most expensive is $13.01 (SLD #873, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $13.01, up 540.9% over 7 days, up 1.3% over 30 days, up 635.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $13.22 (2026).
Dark Deal Printings & Prices
Dark Deal has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Dark Deal: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for SLD #873 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 59% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #873 | Foil | $7.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #873 | Foil | $7.00 | $16.99 | 59% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #873 | Nonfoil | $6.90 | $10.99 | 37% |
| starcitygames | FRF #66 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #66 | Foil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #873 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FRF #66 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | TLE #161 | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TLE #161 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TLE #161 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
Dark Deal Rules Text & Legality
Each player discards all the cards in their hand, then draws that many cards minus one.
Dark Deal is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Dark Deal Rulings
- Nov 24, 2014 If a player had one card or no cards in their hand, that player won't draw any cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dark Deal has been reprinted 6 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal reprint cut the price 90% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLE #161 | 2025-11-21 | Uncommon | Alt Art | $1.31 | $1.15 | $0.76 | $1.25 |
| TLE #161 | 2025-11-21 | Uncommon | Alt Art | $12.00 | $2.42 | $1.20 | $2.75 |
| SLD #873 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #873 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| FRF #66 | 2015-01-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FRF #66 | 2015-01-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TLE #161 
SLD #873 
FRF #66 Dark Deal in Commander
Dark Deal is the #1,454 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Dark Deal FAQ
How much is Dark Deal worth?
Dark Deal is worth about $13.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.97 to $13.01 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Dark Deal legal in Commander?
Yes — Dark Deal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Dark Deal been reprinted?
Yes — Dark Deal has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dark Deal expensive?
Dark Deal holds a $13.01 price because Commander demand is high (#1,454 on EDHREC) and even with 6 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.