Grasp of Darkness
Grasp of Darkness is a Uncommon Instant from Oath of the Gatewatch (85) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Grasp of Darkness suits collectors and players working on Oath of the Gatewatch 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 Grasp of Darkness from Oath of the Gatewatch?
Grasp of Darkness is a Instant in Oath of the Gatewatch numbered 85. Mana cost {B}{B}. Color identity: B. Grasp of Darkness (85) from Oath of the Gatewatch should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch.
What is Grasp of Darkness worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Grasp of Darkness. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.26; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Oath of the Gatewatch |
|---|---|
| Number | 85 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.26 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.10 |
| cardmarket | $0.10 |
| foil | $0.26 |
| Normal | $0.08 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Grasp of Darkness?
Grasp of Darkness is a Uncommon printing in Oath of the Gatewatch. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Grasp of Darkness?
Grasp of Darkness lists as Instant. Artist: Daarken. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch. Collector number 85 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Grasp of Darkness (85) from Oath of the Gatewatch should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Grasp of Darkness is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Oath of the Gatewatch, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.26; Normal: $0.08).
- Mana cost {B}{B} 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 Grasp of Darkness from Oath of the Gatewatch?
Grasp of Darkness is a Uncommon Instant from Oath of the Gatewatch numbered 85 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Grasp of Darkness worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Grasp of Darkness. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Grasp of Darkness?
Grasp of Darkness is catalogued as Uncommon in Oath of the Gatewatch. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Grasp of Darkness legal in Commander or Standard?
Grasp of Darkness shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Grasp of Darkness near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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