Last Word
Darksteel · #23

Last Word

Last Word is a Rare Instant from Darksteel (23) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.64 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $4.64
Cardmarket trend €0.31
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Last Word suits collectors and players working on Darksteel who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Last Word from Darksteel?

Last Word is a Instant in Darksteel numbered 23. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Last Word (23) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Last Word worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $4.64 for Last Word. Low and high spread runs $4.64 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.31; foil: $4.64; Normal: $0.64. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDarksteel
Number23
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$4.64
Cardmarket EUR€0.31
cardmarket $0.31
foil $4.64
Normal $0.64

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Last Word?

Last Word is a Rare printing in Darksteel. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2004.

What are the key details for Last Word?

Last Word lists as Instant. Artist: Scott M. Fischer. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Darksteel. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2004.

Cactaur's take

Last Word (23) from Darksteel should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Last Word is catalogued as Rare Instant in Darksteel, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $4.64 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.31; foil: $4.64; Normal: $0.64).
  • Mana cost {2}{U}{U} 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: Use $4.64 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Last Word from Darksteel?

Last Word is a Rare Instant from Darksteel numbered 23 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Last Word worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $4.64 for ungraded Last Word. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Last Word?

Last Word is catalogued as Rare in Darksteel. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Last Word legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Last Word near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $4.64. 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.