Quick Answer

Cover of Darkness is a rare Enchantment from ACR (ACR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $3.73 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cover of Darkness MTG card

Cover of Darkness

Enchantment

Card Text

As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type. Creatures of the chosen type have fear. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

An Assassin has no weapon as deadly and no ally as dependable as the shroud of night.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Paulius Daščioras

Market Prices

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$3.73
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TCGPlayer
$3.95
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$7.49
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$7.99
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€4.12
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€4.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cover of Darkness? Basics

Cover of Darkness is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type. Creatures of the chosen type have fear. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

How much mana does Cover of Darkness cost to cast? Basics

Cover of 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.

Cover of 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.

Cover of 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.

Cover of Darkness's current oracle text is: "As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type. Creatures of the chosen type have fear. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)"

What is the current price of Cover of Darkness? Pricing

The current market price for Cover of Darkness is approximately $3.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Cover of Darkness? Pricing

You can purchase Cover of 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.

Cover of Darkness normal: $3.73 | foil: $3.95

Is Cover of Darkness legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cover of Darkness in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cover of Darkness legal in Modern? Legality

Cover of Darkness is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cover of Darkness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cover of 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 Cover of Darkness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cover of Darkness in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cover of Darkness legal in Legacy? Legality

Cover of Darkness is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cover of Darkness legal in Vintage? Legality

Cover of 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 Cover of Darkness legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cover of Darkness in Pauper is not available.

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 Cover of Darkness from? Details

This printing of Cover of Darkness is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 89.

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

What is Cover of Darkness's rarity? Details

Cover of Darkness is a rare card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Cover of Darkness? Details

Cover of Darkness was illustrated by Paulius Daščioras.

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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