Repel the Darkness
Rise of the Eldrazi · #42

Repel the Darkness

Repel the Darkness is a Common Instant from Rise of the Eldrazi (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.28
Cardmarket trend €0.07
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Repel the Darkness suits collectors and players working on Rise of the Eldrazi 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 Repel the Darkness from Rise of the Eldrazi?

Repel the Darkness is a Instant in Rise of the Eldrazi numbered 42. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Repel the Darkness (42) from Rise of the Eldrazi should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Rise of the Eldrazi.

What is Repel the Darkness worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Repel the Darkness. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.07. This printing is from Rise of the Eldrazi. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetRise of the Eldrazi
Number42
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.28
Cardmarket EUR€0.07
cardmarket $0.07
foil $0.28
Normal $0.07

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Repel the Darkness?

Repel the Darkness is a Common printing in Rise of the Eldrazi. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Rise of the Eldrazi. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Repel the Darkness?

Repel the Darkness lists as Instant. Artist: Scott Chou. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Rise of the Eldrazi. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Repel the Darkness (42) from Rise of the Eldrazi should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Repel the Darkness is catalogued as Common Instant in Rise of the Eldrazi, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.07).
  • Mana cost {2}{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 Repel the Darkness from Rise of the Eldrazi?

Repel the Darkness is a Common Instant from Rise of the Eldrazi numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Repel the Darkness worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Repel the Darkness. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Repel the Darkness?

Repel the Darkness is catalogued as Common in Rise of the Eldrazi. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Repel the Darkness legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Repel the Darkness near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. 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.