Scion of Darkness
Legions · #79

Scion of Darkness

Scion of Darkness is a Rare Creature — Avatar from Legions (79) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $37.29 for ungraded copies.

Legions set collectorsHigh-end singles buyersFinish-sensitive collectors Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalLegacy legalVintage legalCommander legal
TCGPlayer market $37.29
Cardmarket trend €1.53
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Scion of Darkness suits collectors and players working on Legions who need the Rare slot. Treat $37.29 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Scion of Darkness from Legions?

Scion of Darkness is a Creature — Avatar in Legions numbered 79. Mana cost {5}{B}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Scion of Darkness (79) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Avatar in Legions. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Scion of Darkness worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $37.29 for Scion of Darkness. Low and high spread runs $37.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.53; foil: $37.29; Normal: $1.95. This printing is from Legions. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetLegions
Number79
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$37.29
Cardmarket EUR€1.53
cardmarket $1.53
foil $37.29
Normal $1.95

Card stats

ColorsB
Power6

How collectible is Scion of Darkness?

Scion of Darkness is a Rare printing in Legions. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Legions. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

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 Legions. Collector number 79 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Scion of Darkness (79) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Avatar in Legions. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Scion of Darkness is catalogued as Rare Creature — Avatar in Legions, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $37.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.53; foil: $37.29; Normal: $1.95).
  • 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: Use $37.29 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Scion of Darkness from Legions?

Scion of Darkness is a Rare Creature — Avatar from Legions numbered 79 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 $37.29 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 Rare in Legions. 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.

Why does Scion of Darkness trade at a premium?

Scion of Darkness combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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