Grasp of Darkness
Grasp of Darkness Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Grasp of Darkness is $0.09 (OGW #85), and the most expensive is $2.59 (SOM #65, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.22, down 12.0% over 7 days, up 144.4% over 30 days, up 175.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.25 (2026).
Grasp of Darkness Printings & Prices
Grasp of Darkness has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Grasp of Darkness: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.63 cash for SOM #65 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #65 | Foil | $0.63 | $2.49 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #85 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #102 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #102 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #85 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | GN2 #30 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #65 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Grasp of Darkness Rules Text & Legality
Target creature gets -4/-4 until end of turn.
Grasp of Darkness is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Grasp of Darkness has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M21 #102 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| M21 #102 | 2020-07-03 | Common | Standard |
| GN2 #30 | 2019-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| OGW #85 | 2016-01-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| OGW #85 | 2016-01-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOM #65 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| SOM #65 | 2010-10-01 | Common | Standard |
M21 #102 
GN2 #30 
OGW #85 
SOM #65 Grasp of Darkness in Commander
Grasp of Darkness is the #11,184 most-played card on EDHREC, down 194 places over the last 30 days.
Grasp of Darkness FAQ
How much is Grasp of Darkness worth?
Grasp of Darkness is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.09 to $2.59 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Grasp of Darkness legal in Commander?
Yes — Grasp of Darkness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Grasp of Darkness been reprinted?
Yes — Grasp of Darkness has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grasp of Darkness cheap?
Grasp of Darkness trades at about $0.22 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,184 on EDHREC).