The Destined Black Mage
The Destined Black Mage Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of The Destined Black Mage is $17.45 (FIC #447, Borderless, Foil), and the most expensive is $18.36 (FIC #447, Borderless). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $18.36, up 2.1% over 7 days, up 6.4% over 30 days, up 4.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $25.40 (2026).
The Destined Black Mage Printings & Prices
The Destined Black Mage has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell The Destined Black Mage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.00 cash for FIC #447; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FIC #447 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | $39.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | FIC #447 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #447 | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
The Destined Black Mage Rules Text & Legality
Deathtouch
{B}, {T}: Another target creature you control gains deathtouch until end of turn.
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, The Destined Black Mage deals 1 damage to each opponent. If you have a full party, it deals 3 damage to each opponent instead.
The Destined Black Mage is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Destined Black Mage has been reprinted 2 times. The Final Fantasy Commander reprint cut the price 50% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #447 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Borderless | $59.99 | $9.84 | $30.19 | $14.91 |
| FIC #447 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Borderless | — | $10.80 | $22.40 | $21.40 |
FIC #447 The Destined Black Mage in Commander
The Destined Black Mage is the #10,225 most-played card on EDHREC, up 359 places over the last 30 days.
The Destined Black Mage FAQ
How much is The Destined Black Mage worth?
The Destined Black Mage is worth about $18.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026.
Is The Destined Black Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — The Destined Black Mage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has The Destined Black Mage been reprinted?
Yes — The Destined Black Mage has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Destined Black Mage expensive?
The Destined Black Mage holds a $18.36 price because supply is limited to a single printing.