
Riddles in the Dark
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −17.9%
- EDHREC rank
- #12,270 Up 895 in 30 days
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Riddles in the Dark Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, down 14.8% over 7 days, down 17.9% over 30 days, down 81.5% over 90 days.
Riddles in the Dark Price History
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Riddles in the Dark Printings & Prices
Riddles in the Dark has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Riddles in the Dark: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSPL #12 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | HOB #292 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | HOB #292 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOB #292 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | HOB #53 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOB #53 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOB #292 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOB #53 | Nonfoil |
Riddles in the Dark Rules Text & Legality
Look at the top four cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of the piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
"What have I got in my pocket?" —Bilbo
Riddles in the Dark is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- Future StandardLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PioneerLegal
- StandardLegal
- Standard BrawlLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
Riddles in the Dark Rulings
- Jun 29, 2026
You don't have to reveal the cards in the face-down pile if you put it into your hand.
- Jun 29, 2026
You may split the cards into one pile of four and one pile of zero. The pile of four cards could be the face-up pile or the face-down pile. Which pile to choose won't be much of riddle for your opponent if you do that!
Riddles in the Dark in Commander
Riddles in the Dark is the #12,270 most-played card on EDHREC, up 895 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Up 895 in 30 days
Riddles in the Dark FAQ
How much is Riddles in the Dark worth?
Riddles in the Dark is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Riddles in the Dark legal in Commander?
Yes. Riddles in the Dark is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Riddles in the Dark been reprinted?
Yes. Riddles in the Dark appears in 3 printings across 2 sets on The Index.
Why is Riddles in the Dark cheap?
Riddles in the Dark trades at about $0.23, and Commander demand is modest (#12,270 on EDHREC).