Darksteel Axe
SOMScars of Mirrodin/#149/2010Uncommon
MV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.26
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%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.26TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 3.7%90d▲ 4.0%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.22
Modern Masters 2015
- Down 3.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 119% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact — Equipment
Indestructible (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this Equipment.)
Equipped creature gets +2/+0.
Equip
Keywords
IndestructibleEquip
Card capabilities
ArtifactProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Jul 2013
Darksteel Axe itself has indestructible, not the creature it's equipping.
wotc1 Jul 2013
Although Darksteel Axe has indestructible, it can still be put into the graveyard for other reasons. The most likely reason is if it's sacrificed.
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About this card
Darksteel Axe
Darksteel Axe is an Artifact — Equipment, with mana cost {1} (mana value 1). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.26 (down 3.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Darksteel Axe FAQ
How much is Darksteel Axe worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Darksteel Axe is $0.26. It is down 3.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Darksteel Axe?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Modern Masters 2015 at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Darksteel Axe?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Double Masters at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Darksteel Axe are there?
Darksteel Axe has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Darksteel Axe first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOM #149, released 2010-10-01.
What is the newest printing of Darksteel Axe?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 2XM #247, released 2020-08-07.
Is there a foil version of Darksteel Axe?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.57 versus $0.26 for nonfoil, which is 119% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Darksteel Axe legal in Commander?
Yes, Darksteel Axe is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.