Spinning Darkness
Spinning Darkness is a Common Instant from Weatherlight (81) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.85 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Spinning Darkness suits collectors and players working on Weatherlight who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Spinning Darkness from Weatherlight?
Spinning Darkness is a Instant in Weatherlight numbered 81. Mana cost {4}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Spinning Darkness (81) is a format-relevant Instant in Weatherlight with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Spinning Darkness worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.85 for Spinning Darkness. Low and high spread runs $0.85 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.44; Normal: $0.85. This printing is from Weatherlight. Collector number 81 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Weatherlight |
|---|---|
| Number | 81 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.85 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.44 |
| cardmarket | $1.44 |
| Normal | $0.85 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Spinning Darkness?
Spinning Darkness is a Common printing in Weatherlight. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Weatherlight. Collector number 81 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Spinning Darkness?
Spinning Darkness lists as Instant. Artist: John Coulthart. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Weatherlight. Collector number 81 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Spinning Darkness (81) is a format-relevant Instant in Weatherlight with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Spinning Darkness is catalogued as Common Instant in Weatherlight, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.85 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.44; Normal: $0.85).
- Mana cost {4}{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: Use $0.85 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Spinning Darkness from Weatherlight?
Spinning Darkness is a Common Instant from Weatherlight numbered 81 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Spinning Darkness worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.85 for ungraded Spinning Darkness. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Spinning Darkness?
Spinning Darkness is catalogued as Common in Weatherlight. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Spinning Darkness legal in Commander or Standard?
Spinning Darkness shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Spinning Darkness near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.85. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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