Quick Answer

Dark Salvation is a rare Sorcery from EMN (EMN) costing {X}{X}{B}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dark Salvation MTG card

Dark Salvation

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player creates X 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens, then up to one target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Zombie that player controls.

Countless ghouls surged through Thraben's streets, and with them came the city's salvation.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 EMN EMN 🎨 Cynthia Sheppard

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$1.69
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.29
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.31
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Cardmarket
€1.18
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Salvation? Basics

Dark Salvation is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player creates X 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens, then up to one target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Zombie that player controls."

How much mana does Dark Salvation cost to cast? Basics

Dark Salvation has a mana cost of {X}{X}{B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Salvation's mana cost of {X}{X}{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.

Dark Salvation has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Salvation's current oracle text is: "Target player creates X 2/2 black Zombie creature tokens, then up to one target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Zombie that player controls."

What is the current price of Dark Salvation? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Salvation is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Salvation? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Salvation 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 Salvation normal: $0.33 | foil: $1.69

Is Dark Salvation legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Dark Salvation legal in Modern? Legality

Dark Salvation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dark Salvation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Salvation 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 Salvation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dark Salvation is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dark Salvation legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Salvation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Salvation legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Salvation 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 Salvation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Salvation 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 Salvation from? Details

This printing of Dark Salvation is from EMN (EMN), with collector number 87.

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

What is Dark Salvation's rarity? Details

Dark Salvation is a rare card in EMN.

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

Who illustrated Dark Salvation? Details

Dark Salvation was illustrated by Cynthia Sheppard.

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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