Break of Day
Dark Ascension · #3

Break of Day

Break of Day is a Common Instant from Dark Ascension (3) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.30
Cardmarket trend €0.06
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Break of Day suits collectors and players working on Dark Ascension who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Break of Day from Dark Ascension?

Break of Day is a Instant in Dark Ascension numbered 3. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Break of Day (3) from Dark Ascension should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Dark Ascension.

What is Break of Day worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.30 for Break of Day. Low and high spread runs $0.30 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Dark Ascension. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDark Ascension
Number3
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.30
Cardmarket EUR€0.06
cardmarket $0.06
foil $0.30
Normal $0.09

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Break of Day?

Break of Day is a Common printing in Dark Ascension. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Dark Ascension. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Break of Day?

Break of Day lists as Instant with keywords Fateful hour. Artist: Karl Kopinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dark Ascension. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Break of Day (3) from Dark Ascension should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Break of Day is catalogued as Common Instant in Dark Ascension, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.30 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.06; foil: $0.30; Normal: $0.09).
  • Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Break of Day from Dark Ascension?

Break of Day is a Common Instant from Dark Ascension numbered 3 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Break of Day worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.30 for ungraded Break of Day. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Break of Day?

Break of Day is catalogued as Common in Dark Ascension. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Break of Day legal in Commander or Standard?

Break of Day shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Break of Day near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.30. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.