Darkest Hour
Darkest Hour Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Darkest Hour is $4.60 (7ED #128), and the most expensive is $113.99 (7ED #128★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.60, up 0.4% over 7 days, up 0.4% over 30 days, up 0.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.75 (2026).
Darkest Hour Printings & Prices
Darkest Hour has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Darkest Hour: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.50 cash for USG #128; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | USG #128 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 7ED #128 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 7ED #128 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #128 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | USG #128 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #128 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
Darkest Hour Rules Text & Legality
All creatures are black.
Darkest Hour is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Darkest Hour Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 Affected creatures lose all other colors and are mono-black.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Darkest Hour has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7ED #128★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #128 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| USG #128 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
7ED #128★ 
USG #128 Darkest Hour in Commander
Darkest Hour is the #15,222 most-played card on EDHREC, down 169 places over the last 30 days.
Darkest Hour FAQ
How much is Darkest Hour worth?
Darkest Hour is worth about $4.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $4.60 to $113.99 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Darkest Hour legal in Commander?
Yes — Darkest Hour is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Darkest Hour been reprinted?
Yes — Darkest Hour has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Darkest Hour cheap?
Darkest Hour trades at about $4.60 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,222 on EDHREC).