Darksteel Monolith
Darksteel Monolith Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Darksteel Monolith is $24.69 (CMM #778, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $35.64 (CMM #778, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $24.69, up 0.4% over 7 days, up 1.7% over 30 days, up 12.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $31.09 (2024).
Darksteel Monolith Printings & Prices
Darksteel Monolith has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Darksteel Monolith: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $33.00 cash for CMM #778 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMM #778 | Foil | $33.00 | $54.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | CMM #778 | Foil | $22.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #743 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $32.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #778 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $32.99 | 42% |
| starcitygames | CMM #778 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #778 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #743 | Nonfoil | $15.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #743 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #778 | Nonfoil | $9.50 | — | — |
Darksteel Monolith Rules Text & Legality
Indestructible
Once each turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay the mana cost for a colorless spell you cast from your hand.
Darksteel Monolith is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Darksteel Monolith Rulings
- Jul 28, 2023 If you cast a card for an alternative cost of {0}, you can't pay any other alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs like kicker. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, you must pay those.
- Jul 28, 2023 You must still follow any relevant timing rules for the colorless spell you cast from your hand.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Darksteel Monolith has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #778 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Extended Art |
| CMM #778 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Extended Art |
| CMM #743 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard |
CMM #778 Darksteel Monolith in Commander
Darksteel Monolith is the #2,371 most-played card on EDHREC, down 29 places over the last 30 days.
Darksteel Monolith FAQ
How much is Darksteel Monolith worth?
Darksteel Monolith is worth about $24.69 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $24.69 to $35.64 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Darksteel Monolith legal in Commander?
Yes — Darksteel Monolith is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Darksteel Monolith been reprinted?
Yes — Darksteel Monolith has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Darksteel Monolith expensive?
Darksteel Monolith holds a $24.69 price because supply is limited to two printings.