Quick Answer

Dark Depths is a mythic Legendary Snow Land from 2XM (2XM). Current price: $2.58 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dark Depths MTG card

Dark Depths

Legendary Snow Land

Card Text

Dark Depths enters with ten ice counters on it. {3}: Remove an ice counter from Dark Depths. When Dark Depths has no ice counters on it, sacrifice it. If you do, create Marit Lage, a legendary 20/20 black Avatar creature token with flying and indestructible.

Card Stats

mythic 2XM 2XM 🎨 Mathias Kollros

Market Prices

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$2.58
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TCGPlayer
$3.89
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$2.79
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$4.99
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€2.74
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€4.33
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Legal
Modern Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Depths? Basics

Dark Depths is a Legendary Snow Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Dark Depths enters with ten ice counters on it. {3}: Remove an ice counter from Dark Depths. When Dark Depths has no ice counters on it, sacrifice it. If you do, create Marit Lage, a legendary 20/20 black Avatar creature token with flying and indestructible."

How much mana does Dark Depths cost to cast? Basics

Dark Depths has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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 Depths's mana cost of 0 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 Depths has a mana value of 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 Depths's current oracle text is: "Dark Depths enters with ten ice counters on it. {3}: Remove an ice counter from Dark Depths. When Dark Depths has no ice counters on it, sacrifice it. If you do, create Marit Lage, a legendary 20/20 black Avatar creature token with flying and indestructible."

What is the current price of Dark Depths? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Depths is approximately $2.58 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.89 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Depths? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Depths 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.

Dark Depths normal: $2.58 | foil: $3.89

Is Dark Depths legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Dark Depths legal in Modern? Legality

Dark Depths is Banned in Modern format.

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

Is Dark Depths legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Depths 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 Depths legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Dark Depths legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Depths is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Depths legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Depths 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 Depths legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Depths 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 Depths from? Details

This printing of Dark Depths is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 314.

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

What is Dark Depths's rarity? Details

Dark Depths is a mythic card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Dark Depths? Details

Dark Depths was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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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