
Cover of Darkness
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −9.1%
- EDHREC rank
- #1,491 Down 7 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy ACR #89 nonfoil
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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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Reprints in this period
Cover of Darkness price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $8.37.
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.
Sell Cover of Darkness: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #133 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #133 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ONS #133 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #133 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ACR #89 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ACR #201 | Etched | |||
| CoolStuffInc | ACR #163 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ACR #163 | Nonfoil |
Cover of Darkness Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- PremodernLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 2002OnslaughtONS #133
- Oct 7, 2002Onslaught · foilONS #133
- Jul 5, 2024Assassin's Creed · Inverted, etchedACR #201
- Jul 5, 2024Assassin's Creed · foilACR #89
- Jul 5, 2024Assassin's Creed · Extended Art, foilACR #163
- Jul 5, 2024Assassin's Creed · Extended ArtACR #163
- Jul 5, 2024Assassin'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.
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.





