Scion of Darkness
Scion of Darkness Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Scion of Darkness is $0.31 (J25 #486), and the most expensive is $37.29 (LGN #79, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, down 6.1% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 34.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Scion of Darkness Printings & Prices
Scion of Darkness has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Scion of Darkness: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $35.00 cash for LGN #79 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #79 | Foil | $35.00 | $69.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #79 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #79 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $3.49 | 63% |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #79 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARC #23 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #86 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | ARC #23 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #86 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #486 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Scion of Darkness Rules Text & Legality
Trample
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may put target creature card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.
Cycling {3} ({3}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Scion of Darkness is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Scion of Darkness Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If this card destroys a creature in combat and at the same time (using its Trample ability) it damages a player, you will be able to target the destroyed creature (if it was a card and not a token) to be brought back.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Scion of Darkness has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #486 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.15 |
| 2X2 #86 | 2022-07-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #86 | 2022-07-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| ARC #23 | 2010-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| LGN #79 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| LGN #79 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #486 
2X2 #86 
ARC #23 
LGN #79 Scion of Darkness in Commander
Scion of Darkness is the #10,483 most-played card on EDHREC, up 5 places over the last 30 days.
Scion of Darkness FAQ
How much is Scion of Darkness worth?
Scion of Darkness is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.31 to $37.29 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Scion of Darkness legal in Commander?
Yes — Scion of Darkness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Scion of Darkness been reprinted?
Yes — Scion of Darkness has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scion of Darkness cheap?
Scion of Darkness trades at about $0.31 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,483 on EDHREC).