Quick Answer

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Dakkon from MH2 (MH2) costing {W}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer MTG card

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer

Legendary Planeswalker — Dakkon

Card Text

Dakkon enters with a number of loyalty counters on him equal to the number of lands you control. [+1]: Surveil 2. [−3]: Exile target creature. [−6]: You may put an artifact card from your hand or graveyard onto the battlefield.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 0 mythic CMC: 3.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson
Surveil

Market Prices

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$0.44
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$1.11
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$0.99
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$1.49
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€0.51
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€1.76
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer? Basics

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is a Legendary Planeswalker — Dakkon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Dakkon enters with a number of loyalty counters on him equal to the number of lands you control. [+1]: Surveil 2. [−3]: Exile target creature. [−6]: You may put an artifact card from your hand or graveyard onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Dakkon, Shadow Slayer cost to cast? Basics

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer has a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U, W 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.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer's mana cost of {W}{U}{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.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer's current oracle text is: "Dakkon enters with a number of loyalty counters on him equal to the number of lands you control. [+1]: Surveil 2. [−3]: Exile target creature. [−6]: You may put an artifact card from your hand or graveyard onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Dakkon, Shadow Slayer? Pricing

The current market price for Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Dakkon, Shadow Slayer? Pricing

You can purchase Dakkon, Shadow Slayer 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.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer normal: $0.44 | foil: $1.11

Is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dakkon, Shadow Slayer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Modern? Legality

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer 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 Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dakkon, Shadow Slayer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Legacy? Legality

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Vintage? Legality

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer 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 Dakkon, Shadow Slayer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dakkon, Shadow Slayer 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 Dakkon, Shadow Slayer from? Details

This printing of Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 192.

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer's rarity? Details

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer is a mythic card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Dakkon, Shadow Slayer? Details

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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

What is Dakkon, Shadow Slayer's starting loyalty? Details

Dakkon, Shadow Slayer enters the battlefield with 0 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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