Quick Answer

Dark Apostle is a rare Creature — Astartes Warlock from 40K (40K) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dark Apostle MTG card

Dark Apostle

Creature — Astartes Warlock

Card Text

Gift of Chaos — {3}, {T}: The next noncreature spell you cast this turn has cascade. (When you cast that spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Games Workshop
Gift of Chaos

Market Prices

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$0.28
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$0.59
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$0.49
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€0.20
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€0.72
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Apostle? Basics

Dark Apostle is a Creature — Astartes Warlock card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Gift of Chaos — {3}, {T}: The next noncreature spell you cast this turn has cascade. (When you cast that spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)"

How much mana does Dark Apostle cost to cast? Basics

Dark Apostle has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Dark Apostle's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Dark Apostle has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Dark Apostle's current oracle text is: "Gift of Chaos — {3}, {T}: The next noncreature spell you cast this turn has cascade. (When you cast that spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)"

What is the current price of Dark Apostle? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Apostle is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Apostle? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Apostle 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.

Is Dark Apostle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Apostle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dark Apostle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Apostle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dark Apostle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Apostle 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 Dark Apostle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Apostle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dark Apostle legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Apostle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Apostle legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Apostle 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 Dark Apostle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Apostle 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 Dark Apostle from? Details

This printing of Dark Apostle is from 40K (40K), with collector number 75.

Dark Apostle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dark Apostle's rarity? Details

Dark Apostle is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Dark Apostle? Details

Dark Apostle was illustrated by Games Workshop.

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

What is Dark Apostle's power and toughness? Details

Dark Apostle is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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