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Darksteel Axe
ARTIFACT — EQUIPMENT Common
Double Masters EDHREC #13,273
$0.22
+4.8%
7 days
Price history
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Darksteel Axe price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.22.
Darksteel Axe Price Summary
Darksteel Axe's current headline price is $0.22.
Darksteel Axe Printings & Prices
4 printings
Darksteel Axe has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Darksteel Axe: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2XM #247 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #208 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #214 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | IMA #214 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #208 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MM2 #208 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOM #149 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2XM #247 | Foil | — | — | — |
Darksteel Axe Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Indestructible (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this Equipment.)
Equipped creature gets +2/+0.
Equip {2}
"Heavier than it looks, tricky to wield, guaranteed to last."
Darksteel Axe is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Darksteel Axe Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 1, 2013 Although Darksteel Axe has indestructible, it can still be put into the graveyard for other reasons. The most likely reason is if it's sacrificed.
- Jul 1, 2013 Darksteel Axe itself has indestructible, not the creature it's equipping.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Darksteel Axe has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XM #247 | 2020-08-07 | Common | Standard |
| 2XM #247 | 2020-08-07 | Common | Standard |
| IMA #214 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard |
| IMA #214 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard |
| MM2 #208 | 2015-05-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM2 #208 | 2015-05-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOM #149 | 2010-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOM #149 | 2010-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
IMA #214 
MM2 #208 
SOM #149 Darksteel Axe in Commander
Darksteel Axe is the #13,273 most-played card on EDHREC, down 26 places over the last 30 days.
Darksteel Axe FAQ
How much is Darksteel Axe worth?
Darksteel Axe is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Darksteel Axe legal in Commander?
Yes — Darksteel Axe is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Darksteel Axe been reprinted?
Yes — Darksteel Axe has been reprinted 8 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Darksteel Axe cheap?
Darksteel Axe trades at about $0.22 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,273 on EDHREC).