Darkness Descends

ECLLorwyn Eclipsed/#97/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Darkness Descends
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.17
TCGplayer$0.25
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetECL
Collector #97
Released2026-01-23
Rarityuncommon
ArtistRalph Horsley
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 13.6%30d▲ 4.2%90d▼ 16.7%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.25
Lorwyn Eclipsed
  • Up 4.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 22% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 40% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Lorwyn EclipsedECL · #97 · 2026-01-23nonfoiluncommon$0.25▲ 13.6%▲ 4.2%
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Put two -1/-1 counters on each creature.
Card capabilities
Sorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Darkness Descends

Darkness Descends is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{B}{B} (mana value 4).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.25 (up 4.2% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Darkness Descends FAQ

How much is Darkness Descends worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Darkness Descends is $0.25. It is up 4.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Darkness Descends?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Lorwyn Eclipsed at $0.25 on TCGplayer.
What set was Darkness Descends first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ECL #97, released 2026-01-23.
Is there a foil version of Darkness Descends?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.25 for nonfoil, which is 40% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Darkness Descends legal in Commander?
Yes, Darkness Descends is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Darkness Descends legal in Modern?
Yes, Darkness Descends is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Darkness Descends legal in Standard?
Yes, Darkness Descends is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Darkness Descends do?
Darkness Descends is a Sorcery with mana cost {2}{B}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Put two -1/-1 counters on each creature.".