Darksteel Plate
Darksteel Plate Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Darksteel Plate is $4.85 (FIC #342), and the most expensive is $17.73 (SLD #1572, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $17.73, up 287.1% over 7 days, up 1.3% over 30 days, up 318.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.73 (2026).
Darksteel Plate Printings & Prices
Darksteel Plate has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless and inverted treatments.
Sell Darksteel Plate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.50 cash for SLD #1572 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 36% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1572 | Foil | $13.50 | $20.99 | 36% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1572 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | $19.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #559 | Etched | $9.00 | $15.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1572 | Foil | $9.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1572 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2X2 #559 | Etched | $9.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MBS #104 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #559 | Etched | $8.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MBS #104 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MBS #104 | Foil | $6.00 | $14.99 | 60% |
Darksteel Plate Rules Text & Legality
Indestructible
Equipped creature has indestructible.
Equip {2}
Darksteel Plate is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Darksteel Plate has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #342 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIC #342 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | $3.53 | $3.62 | $3.96 | $4.86 |
| 2X2 #304 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #304 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #559 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1572 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1572 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| DDU #52 | 2018-04-06 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MBS #104 | 2011-02-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MBS #104 | 2011-02-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FIC #342 
2X2 #304 
SLD #1572 
DDU #52 
MBS #104 Darksteel Plate in Commander
Darksteel Plate is the #926 most-played card on EDHREC, up 30 places over the last 30 days.
Darksteel Plate FAQ
How much is Darksteel Plate worth?
Darksteel Plate is worth about $17.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $4.85 to $17.73 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Darksteel Plate legal in Commander?
Yes — Darksteel Plate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Darksteel Plate been reprinted?
Yes — Darksteel Plate has been reprinted 10 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Darksteel Plate expensive?
Darksteel Plate holds a $17.73 price because Commander demand is high (#926 on EDHREC) and even with 10 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.