Quick Answer

Clinging Darkness is a common Enchantment — Aura from RAV (RAV) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Clinging Darkness MTG card

Clinging Darkness

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -4/-1.

There's an experience worse than blindness—it's the certainty that your vision is perfect and the horror that there's no world around you to see.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 RAV RAV 🎨 Glen Angus
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.27
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clinging Darkness? Basics

Clinging Darkness is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -4/-1."

How much mana does Clinging Darkness cost to cast? Basics

Clinging Darkness has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Clinging Darkness's mana cost of {1}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Clinging Darkness has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Clinging Darkness's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -4/-1."

What is the current price of Clinging Darkness? Pricing

The current market price for Clinging Darkness is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Clinging Darkness? Pricing

You can purchase Clinging Darkness from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Clinging Darkness normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.25

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Clinging Darkness in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Modern? Legality

Clinging Darkness is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Clinging Darkness is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Clinging Darkness in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Legacy? Legality

Clinging Darkness is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Vintage? Legality

Clinging Darkness is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Clinging Darkness legal in Pauper? Legality

Clinging Darkness is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Clinging Darkness from? Details

This printing of Clinging Darkness is from RAV (RAV), with collector number 80.

Clinging Darkness may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Clinging Darkness's rarity? Details

Clinging Darkness is a common card in RAV.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Clinging Darkness? Details

Clinging Darkness was illustrated by Glen Angus.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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