Darkness

Warhammer 40,000 Commander (40K) #197 · Common · Instant

Mana cost: {B}

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

By the physical laws of our universe, darkness is merely the absence of light. Necrons can harness the power of other dimensions, where darkness is tangible and moldable.

Illustrated by Daarken · Released October 7, 2022

Prices

• Nonfoil: $15.30 USD · €10.97 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.84 USD (5.2%) to $15.30 USD; low $15.30 USD, high $17.43 USD.

Printings

1. Special Guests #124 (SPG) · Mythic · 2025 · $10.91 USD
2. Warhammer 40,000 Commander #197 (this printing) · Common · 2022 · $15.30 USD
3. Warhammer 40,000 Commander #197★ (40K) · Common · 2022 · $18.00 USD foil
4. Time Spiral Timeshifted #40 (TSB) · Special · 2006 · $23.79 USD
5. Legends #94 (LEG) · Common · 1994 · $17.08 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Not legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

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1. Szarekh, the Silent King · in 81% of 32 decks
2. Imotekh the Stormlord · in 57% of 44 decks
3. Massacre Girl, Known Killer · in 13% of 46 decks
4. Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls · in 10% of 50 decks
5. Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen · in 8% of 49 decks
6. Doctor Doom, King of Latveria · in 7% of 46 decks
7. Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist · in 6% of 49 decks

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