Darkness
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 197★ • common
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 197★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daarken
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Darkness was included as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set released by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. This collection marked a significant intersection between the Magic: The Gathering trading card game and the long-running tabletop wargaming universe of Warhammer 40,000. The card itself is a reprint of a classic black enchantment first seen in the Legends expansion, originally released in 1994, which serves as a thematic inclusion within the Ruinous Powers deck.
The artwork for this specific printing was produced by illustrator Greg Staples, who is well-regarded for his extensive contributions to the Warhammer 40,000 visual aesthetic. Staples’ design aims to capture the grim, atmospheric horror inherent to the setting, utilizing a dark, saturated palette to depict the chaotic influence of the Warp. The inclusion of this card in a modern Commander deck was met with appreciation from players who value the card's unique defensive utility and its historical connection to early Magic lore.
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