Scion of Darkness

LGNLegions/#79/2003Rare
Colour IDMV 8
Scion of Darkness
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$5.49
Cardmarket€2.80
ManaPool$0.95
TCGplayer$2.89
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$2.30
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.36 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $5.49High $5.49Low $2.99▲ 83.6%
This printing
SetLGN
Collector #79
Released2003-02-03
Rarityrare
ArtistMark Zug
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.89TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 0.7%30d▲ 11.2%90d▲ 30.2%
90d high
$2.91
90d low
$2.22
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 4th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.31
Double Masters 2022
  • Up 11.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Trading at or near its 90 day high of $2.91.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1220% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Double Masters 20222X2 · #86 · 2022-07-08nonfoiluncommon$0.31▼ 3.1%▼ 6.1%
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Foundations JumpstartJ25 · #486 · 2024-11-15nonfoiluncommon$0.31▲ 0.0%▲ 0.0%
eBay
ArchenemyARC · #23 · 2010-06-18nonfoilrare$0.40▲ 0.0%▲ 0.0%
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LegionsLGN · #79 · 2003-02-03nonfoilrare$2.89▼ 0.7%▲ 11.2%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Creature — Avatar
Trample
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may put target creature card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.
Cycling (, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
6 / 6
Keywords
TrampleCycling
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If this card destroys a creature in combat and at the same time (using its Trample ability) it damages a player, you will be able to target the destroyed creature (if it was a card and not a token) to be brought back.
About this card

Scion of Darkness

Scion of Darkness is a Creature — Avatar, with mana cost {5}{B}{B}{B} (mana value 8). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

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

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.89 (up 11.2% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Scion of Darkness FAQ

How much is Scion of Darkness worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Scion of Darkness is $2.89. It is up 11.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.22 to $2.91.
What is the cheapest printing of Scion of Darkness?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Double Masters 2022 at $0.31 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Scion of Darkness?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Legions at $2.89 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Scion of Darkness are there?
Scion of Darkness has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Scion of Darkness first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LGN #79, released 2003-02-03.
What is the newest printing of Scion of Darkness?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from J25 #486, released 2024-11-15.
Is there a foil version of Scion of Darkness?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $38.15 versus $2.89 for nonfoil, which is 1220% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Scion of Darkness legal in Commander?
Yes, Scion of Darkness is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.