Quick Answer

Darksteel Citadel is a uncommon Artifact Land from 2XM (2XM). Current price: $1.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Darksteel Citadel MTG card

Darksteel Citadel

Artifact Land

Card Text

Indestructible {T}: Add {C}.

Structures built from darksteel yield to neither assault nor age.

Card Stats

uncommon 2XM 2XM 🎨 John Avon
Indestructible

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.25
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TCGPlayer
$1.70
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.75
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Cardmarket
€1.63
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
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (18 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darksteel Citadel? Basics

Darksteel Citadel is a Artifact Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Indestructible {T}: Add {C}."

How much mana does Darksteel Citadel cost to cast? Basics

Darksteel Citadel has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Darksteel Citadel's mana cost of 0 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.

Darksteel Citadel has a mana value of 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.

Darksteel Citadel's current oracle text is: "Indestructible {T}: Add {C}."

What is the current price of Darksteel Citadel? Pricing

The current market price for Darksteel Citadel is approximately $1.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.7 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Darksteel Citadel? Pricing

You can purchase Darksteel Citadel 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.

Darksteel Citadel normal: $1.25 | foil: $1.7

Is Darksteel Citadel legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Citadel in Standard is not available.

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

Is Darksteel Citadel legal in Modern? Legality

Darksteel Citadel is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Darksteel Citadel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Darksteel Citadel 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 Darksteel Citadel legal in Pioneer? Legality

Darksteel Citadel is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Darksteel Citadel legal in Legacy? Legality

Darksteel Citadel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Darksteel Citadel legal in Vintage? Legality

Darksteel Citadel 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 Darksteel Citadel legal in Pauper? Legality

Darksteel Citadel 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 Darksteel Citadel from? Details

This printing of Darksteel Citadel is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 315.

Darksteel Citadel may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Darksteel Citadel's rarity? Details

Darksteel Citadel is a uncommon card in 2XM.

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

Who illustrated Darksteel Citadel? Details

Darksteel Citadel was illustrated by John Avon.

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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