Quick Answer

Dark Heart of the Wood is a common Enchantment from DRK (DRK) costing {B}{G}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dark Heart of the Wood MTG card

Dark Heart of the Wood

Enchantment

Card Text

Sacrifice a Forest: You gain 3 life.

Even the Goblins shun this haunted place, where the tree limbs twist in agony and the ground seems to scuttle under your feet.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Christopher Rush

Market Prices

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$0.26
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$0.35
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€0.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Heart of the Wood? Basics

Dark Heart of the Wood is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice a Forest: You gain 3 life."

How much mana does Dark Heart of the Wood cost to cast? Basics

Dark Heart of the Wood has a mana cost of {B}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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 Heart of the Wood's mana cost of {B}{G} 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 Heart of the Wood 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.

Dark Heart of the Wood's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice a Forest: You gain 3 life."

What is the current price of Dark Heart of the Wood? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Heart of the Wood is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.44 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Heart of the Wood? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Heart of the Wood 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 Heart of the Wood legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Heart of the Wood in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dark Heart of the Wood legal in Modern? Legality

Dark Heart of the Wood is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dark Heart of the Wood legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Heart of the Wood 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 Heart of the Wood legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Heart of the Wood in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dark Heart of the Wood legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Heart of the Wood is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Heart of the Wood legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Heart of the Wood 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 Heart of the Wood legal in Pauper? Legality

Dark Heart of the Wood 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 Dark Heart of the Wood from? Details

This printing of Dark Heart of the Wood is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 95.

Dark Heart of the Wood may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dark Heart of the Wood's rarity? Details

Dark Heart of the Wood is a common card in DRK.

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

Who illustrated Dark Heart of the Wood? Details

Dark Heart of the Wood was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

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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