Scion of Darkness
Foundations Jumpstart · #486

Scion of Darkness

Scion of Darkness is a Uncommon Creature — Avatar from Foundations Jumpstart (486) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.32
Cardmarket trend €0.20
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Scion of Darkness suits collectors and players working on Foundations Jumpstart who need the Uncommon 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 Scion of Darkness from Foundations Jumpstart?

Scion of Darkness is a Creature — Avatar in Foundations Jumpstart numbered 486. Mana cost {5}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Scion of Darkness (486) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart.

What is Scion of Darkness worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Scion of Darkness. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 486 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFoundations Jumpstart
Number486
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.32
Cardmarket EUR€0.20
cardmarket $0.20
Normal $0.32

Card stats

ColorsB
Power6

How collectible is Scion of Darkness?

Scion of Darkness is a Uncommon printing in Foundations Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 486 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Scion of Darkness?

Scion of Darkness lists as Creature — Avatar with keywords Trample, Cycling. Artist: Mark Zug. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 486 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Scion of Darkness (486) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Scion of Darkness is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Avatar in Foundations Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.32).
  • Mana cost {5}{B}{B}{B} and type line Creature — Avatar 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 Scion of Darkness from Foundations Jumpstart?

Scion of Darkness is a Uncommon Creature — Avatar from Foundations Jumpstart numbered 486 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Scion of Darkness worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Scion of Darkness. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Scion of Darkness?

Scion of Darkness is catalogued as Uncommon in Foundations Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Scion of Darkness legal in Commander or Standard?

Scion of Darkness shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Scion of Darkness near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. 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.