Gathering of Darkness
HOBThe Hobbit/#68/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
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Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
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Card Kingdom$0.01
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retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 5.3%30d▲ 11.1%90d▼ 39.4%
90d high
$0.33
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
The Hobbit
- Up 11.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 39% below its 90 day high of $0.33.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 35% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Amass Goblins 3. (Put three +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also a Goblin. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Goblin Army creature token first.)
Keywords
Amass
Card capabilities
Graveyard interactionSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (6)
wotc29 Jun 2026
In the rare case that you control multiple Army creatures (perhaps because you control a creature with changeling) while you amass Goblins, you choose which of your Army creatures to put the +1/+1 counters on. If that creature isn't a Goblin, it becomes a Goblin in addition to its other types.
wotc29 Jun 2026
Some spells and abilities that amass Goblins may require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. You won't amass Goblins.
wotc29 Jun 2026
To amass Goblins N, if you don't control an Army creature, create a 0/0 black Goblin Army creature token. Then you choose an Army creature you control and put N +1/+1 counters on it. If that Army isn't already a Goblin, it becomes a Goblin in addition to its other types.
wotc29 Jun 2026
Amass Orcs works the same way, except you create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token if you don't control an Army. And if the Army creature you chose isn't already an Orc, it becomes an Orc in addition to its other types. By combining cards with amass Orcs and amass Goblins, you can end up with a Goblin Orc Army.
wotc29 Jun 2026
If you don't control an Army, the Goblin Army token you create enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature before receiving counters. Any abilities that trigger when a creature with a certain power enters the battlefield, such as that of Mentor of the Meek, will see the token enter as a 0/0 creature before it gets +1/+1 counters.
wotc29 Jun 2026
Some cards refer to the "amassed Army." That means the Army creature you chose to receive counters, even if no counters were placed on it for some reason.
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About this card
Gathering of Darkness
Gathering of Darkness is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{B} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 11.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Gathering of Darkness FAQ
How much is Gathering of Darkness worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Gathering of Darkness is $0.20. It is up 11.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.33.
What is the cheapest printing of Gathering of Darkness?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Gathering of Darkness first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #68, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Gathering of Darkness?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 35% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Gathering of Darkness legal in Commander?
Yes, Gathering of Darkness is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gathering of Darkness legal in Modern?
Yes, Gathering of Darkness is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Gathering of Darkness legal in Standard?
Yes, Gathering of Darkness is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Gathering of Darkness do?
Gathering of Darkness is a Sorcery with mana cost {3}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Return up to one target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. Amass Goblins 3. (Put three +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also a Goblin. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Goblin Army creature token first.)".