Quick Answer

Darkslick Drake is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Drake from SOM (SOM) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Darkslick Drake MTG card

Darkslick Drake

Creature — Phyrexian Drake

Card Text

Flying When this creature dies, draw a card.

At the edge of the Mephidross, Phyrexia's influence seeps into life and land.

Card Stats

2/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Chippy
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darkslick Drake? Basics

Darkslick Drake is a Creature — Phyrexian Drake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature dies, draw a card."

How much mana does Darkslick Drake cost to cast? Basics

Darkslick Drake has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Darkslick Drake's mana cost of {2}{U}{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.

Darkslick Drake has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Darkslick Drake's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature dies, draw a card."

What is the current price of Darkslick Drake? Pricing

The current market price for Darkslick Drake is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Darkslick Drake? Pricing

You can purchase Darkslick Drake 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.

Darkslick Drake normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.15

Is Darkslick Drake legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Darkslick Drake in Standard is not available.

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

Is Darkslick Drake legal in Modern? Legality

Darkslick Drake is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Darkslick Drake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Darkslick Drake 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 Darkslick Drake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Darkslick Drake in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Darkslick Drake legal in Legacy? Legality

Darkslick Drake is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Darkslick Drake legal in Vintage? Legality

Darkslick Drake 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 Darkslick Drake legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Darkslick Drake 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 Darkslick Drake from? Details

This printing of Darkslick Drake is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 30.

Darkslick Drake may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Darkslick Drake's rarity? Details

Darkslick Drake is a uncommon card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Darkslick Drake? Details

Darkslick Drake was illustrated by Chippy.

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

What is Darkslick Drake's power and toughness? Details

Darkslick Drake is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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