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Cover of Darkness Assassin's Creed MTG card
ACR #89 · Art by Paulius Daščioras
ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed#89Rare

Cover of Darkness

Enchantment
TCGplayer market · ACR #89 nonfoil
$8.37 −8.3% −$0.76, 7 days
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30 days
−9.1%
EDHREC rank
#1,491 Down 7 in 30 days
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Cover of Darkness Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.37, down 8.3% over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, up 4.6% over 90 days.

Cover of Darkness Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Cover of Darkness

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Cover of Darkness in Sealed Products

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Cover of Darkness Printings & Prices

Cover of Darkness has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including extended art and inverted treatments.

ACR set symbol, RareACR #89
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ACR set symbol, RareACR #163
Extended Art
ACR set symbol, RareACR #201
Inverted
ONS set symbol, RareONS #133

Sell Cover of Darkness: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomONS #133Foil
CoolStuffIncONS #133Foil
Card KingdomONS #133Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncONS #133Nonfoil
Card KingdomACR #89Nonfoil
Card KingdomACR #201Etched
CoolStuffIncACR #163Foil
Card KingdomACR #163Nonfoil

Cover of Darkness Rules Text & Legality

Cover of Darkness

As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type.

Creatures of the chosen type have fear. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

An Assassin has no weapon as deadly and no ally as dependable as the shroud of night.

Cover of Darkness is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Cover of Darkness has been reprinted 7 times. The Assassin's Creed reprint cut the price 76% in 30 days.

  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, RareOnslaughtONS #133
  • Oct 7, 2002ONS set symbol, RareOnslaught · foilONS #133
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · Inverted, etchedACR #201
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · foilACR #89
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · Extended Art, foilACR #163
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's Creed · Extended ArtACR #163
  • Jul 5, 2024ACR set symbol, RareAssassin's CreedACR #89

Cover of Darkness in Commander

Cover of Darkness is the #1,491 most-played card on EDHREC, down 7 places over the last 30 days.

#1,491 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 7 in 30 days

Cover of Darkness FAQ

How much is Cover of Darkness worth?

Cover of Darkness is worth about $8.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Cover of Darkness legal in Commander?

Yes. Cover of Darkness is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Cover of Darkness been reprinted?

Yes. Cover of Darkness has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Cover of Darkness expensive?

Cover of Darkness holds a $8.37 price because Commander demand is high (#1,491 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Cover of Darkness?

Cards that fill a similar role include Intimidation, Steely Resolve, Behind the Scenes.