Quick Answer

Dark Maze is a common Creature — Wall from 5ED (5ED) costing {4}{U}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dark Maze MTG card

Dark Maze

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) {0}: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.

"Stray not onto the path of darkness, or be lost forever." —Baki, wizard attendant

Card Stats

4/5 common CMC: 5.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 David Seeley
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Maze? Basics

Dark Maze is a Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {0}: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Dark Maze cost to cast? Basics

Dark Maze has a mana cost of {4}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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 Maze's mana cost of {4}{U} 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 Maze has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Maze's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {0}: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Dark Maze? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Maze is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Maze? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Maze 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 Maze legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Dark Maze legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Dark Maze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Maze 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 Maze legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Dark Maze legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Maze is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Maze legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Maze 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 Maze legal in Pauper? Legality

Dark Maze 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 Maze from? Details

This printing of Dark Maze is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 80.

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

What is Dark Maze's rarity? Details

Dark Maze is a common card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Dark Maze? Details

Dark Maze was illustrated by David Seeley.

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 Maze's power and toughness? Details

Dark Maze is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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