Darkness
Darkness Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Darkness is $10.44 (SPG #124, Borderless), and the most expensive is $96.74 (TSB #40, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $10.44, down 2.3% over 7 days, down 2.3% over 30 days, down 4.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $16.71 (2026).
Darkness Printings & Prices
Darkness has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Darkness: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $36.00 cash for TSB #40 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | TSB #40 | Foil | $50.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #40 | Foil | $36.00 | $89.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #40 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSB #40 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEG #94 | Nonfoil | $14.00 | $23.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #40 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | $22.99 | 43% |
| starcitygames | LEG #94 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #40 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 40K #197 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPG #124 | Foil | $8.50 | $16.99 | 50% |
Darkness Rules Text & Legality
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.
Darkness is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Darkness has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPG #124 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless |
| SPG #124 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Borderless |
| 40K #197★ | 2022-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| 40K #197 | 2022-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| TSB #40 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #40 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| LEG #94 | 1994-06-01 | Common | Standard |
SPG #124 
40K #197★ 
TSB #40 
LEG #94 Darkness in Commander
Darkness is the #1,924 most-played card on EDHREC, up 32 places over the last 30 days.
Darkness FAQ
How much is Darkness worth?
Darkness is worth about $10.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $10.44 to $96.74 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Darkness legal in Commander?
Yes — Darkness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Darkness been reprinted?
Yes — Darkness has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Darkness expensive?
Darkness holds a $10.44 price because Commander demand is high (#1,924 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.