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Dark Sphere

Magic: The Gathering | The Dark - Singles

Dark Sphere - Magic: The Gathering The Dark trading card
RarityU
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | The Dark
Available9 items
From£3.98
TypeArtifact

Format Legality

legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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Card Profileuncommon

About Dark Sphere

Dark Sphere from The Dark is currently available from around £3.99. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Artifact

Mana Cost

{0}Mana Value 0

Card Text

{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent half that damage, rounded down.

Flavor Text

"I was struck senseless for a moment, but revived when the strange curiosity I carried fell to the ground, screaming like a dying animal." —Barl, Lord Ith

Card Facts

Expansion

The Dark

Current Floor

£3.99

Rarity

uncommon

Artist

Mark Tedin

Released

August 1994

EDHREC Rank

#11,651

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Dark Sphere worth?

Dark Sphere is currently shown on Card Synced from about £3.99 for The Dark. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Dark Sphere currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.

Is Dark Sphere legal in Commander?

Dark Sphere is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.

Is Dark Sphere legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?

This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.

Is Dark Sphere on the Reserved List?

No. Dark Sphere is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Dark Sphere in-game text?

In game, Dark Sphere is a Artifact with text that starts: "{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent half that damage, rounded down.".

How popular is Dark Sphere in Commander decks?

Dark Sphere ranks #11,651 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

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Searchers looking for Dark Sphere legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.

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