Quick Answer

Darkblade Agent is a common Creature — Human Assassin from GRN (GRN) costing {1}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Darkblade Agent MTG card

Darkblade Agent

Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

As long as you've surveilled this turn, this creature has deathtouch and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you draw a card."

"I've seen your house, and you've been a lovely, if unwitting, host. But at last it's time for farewells."

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Joe Slucher

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.34
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.15
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darkblade Agent? Basics

Darkblade Agent is a Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As long as you've surveilled this turn, this creature has deathtouch and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you draw a card.""

How much mana does Darkblade Agent cost to cast? Basics

Darkblade Agent has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Darkblade Agent's mana cost of {1}{U}{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.

Darkblade Agent has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Darkblade Agent's current oracle text is: "As long as you've surveilled this turn, this creature has deathtouch and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you draw a card.""

What is the current price of Darkblade Agent? Pricing

The current market price for Darkblade Agent is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Darkblade Agent? Pricing

You can purchase Darkblade Agent 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.

Darkblade Agent normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.34

Is Darkblade Agent legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Darkblade Agent in Standard is not available.

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

Is Darkblade Agent legal in Modern? Legality

Darkblade Agent is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Darkblade Agent legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Darkblade Agent 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 Darkblade Agent legal in Pioneer? Legality

Darkblade Agent is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Darkblade Agent legal in Legacy? Legality

Darkblade Agent is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Darkblade Agent legal in Vintage? Legality

Darkblade Agent 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 Darkblade Agent legal in Pauper? Legality

Darkblade Agent 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 Darkblade Agent from? Details

This printing of Darkblade Agent is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 164.

Darkblade Agent may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Darkblade Agent's rarity? Details

Darkblade Agent is a common card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Darkblade Agent? Details

Darkblade Agent was illustrated by Joe Slucher.

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

What is Darkblade Agent's power and toughness? Details

Darkblade Agent is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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