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Riddles in the Dark
INSTANT Rare
The Hobbit EDHREC #13,973
$0.31
-6.1%
7 days
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Riddles in the Dark Price Summary
Riddles in the Dark's current headline price is $0.31.
Riddles in the Dark Printings & Prices
3 printings
Riddles in the Dark has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
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Sell Riddles in the Dark: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PSPL #12 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | HOB #292 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOB #292 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | HOB #292 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| 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
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Riddles in the Dark Rulings
2 most recent
- 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 #13,973 most-played card on EDHREC, up 11,853 places over the last 30 days.
Riddles in the Dark FAQ
How much is Riddles in the Dark worth?
Riddles in the Dark is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $0.31, and Commander demand is modest (#13,973 on EDHREC).