The Dark
The Dark (drk) is a mainline Magic: The Gathering set from 1994-08-01 with 122 catalogued printings. Goblin Wizard near $90.08 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $1.19 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to magic:en:drk.
What is The Dark?
Set builders reference The Dark when completing modern binders, dated 1994-08-01 in our catalog. Notable market references include Goblin Wizard, Blood Moon, City of Shadows. Priced printings center around a $1.19 median snapshot. Catalog key magic:en:drk powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is The Dark?
The Dark gives collectors a structured view of Magic: The Gathering printings without opening dozens of card tabs. 122 rows are searchable on this page, each linking to gameplay stats and refreshed market references. That structure mirrors how a future Cactaur marketplace listing will expose set-level inventory.
When was The Dark released?
The Dark carries a 1994-08-01 release date in Cactaur metadata with 122 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 122 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in The Dark?
Top of the The Dark market snapshot: Goblin Wizard, Blood Moon, City of Shadows, Ball Lightning. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. The Dark is indexed under slug drk in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
How much is The Dark worth?
Median reference $1.19 with 122 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. The Dark is indexed under slug drk in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
How do you complete The Dark?
Booster-set completion for The Dark usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. The Dark is indexed under slug drk in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Uncommon | 46 |
|---|---|
| Common | 41 |
| Rare | 35 |
All cards in The Dark
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin Wizard | 69 | Rare | $90.08 |
| Blood Moon | 58 | Rare | $68.10 |
| City of Shadows | 116 | Rare | $63.91 |
| Ball Lightning | 57 | Rare | $48.61 |
| Maze of Ith | 117 | Uncommon | $30.28 |
| Preacher | 16 | Rare | $28.79 |
| Tormod's Crypt | 112 | Uncommon | $28.47 |
| Season of the Witch | 52 | Rare | $24.09 |
| Fellwar Stone | 102 | Uncommon | $21.18 |
| Elves of Deep Shadow | 76 | Uncommon | $20.87 |
| Mana Vortex | 31 | Rare | $14.23 |
| Stone Calendar | 111 | Rare | $13.97 |
| Sorrow's Path | 119 | Rare | $10.83 |
| Cleansing | 4 | Rare | $10.63 |
| Exorcist | 6 | Rare | $10.56 |
| Dust to Dust | 5 | Common | $10.22 |
| Knights of Thorn | 11 | Rare | $9.74 |
| Leviathan | 30 | Rare | $9.01 |
| Frankenstein's Monster | 45 | Rare | $8.21 |
| Worms of the Earth | 56 | Rare | $7.39 |
| Martyr's Cry | 12 | Rare | $7.20 |
| Dance of Many | 22 | Rare | $6.99 |
| Hidden Path | 78 | Rare | $6.93 |
| Dark Sphere | 100 | Uncommon | $6.85 |
| Apprentice Wizard | 21 | Rare | $6.76 |
| Witch Hunter | 19 | Rare | $6.59 |
| Uncle Istvan | 54 | Uncommon | $6.01 |
| Inferno | 71 | Rare | $5.95 |
| Grave Robbers | 46 | Rare | $5.74 |
| Safe Haven | 118 | Rare | $5.71 |
| Rag Man | 51 | Rare | $5.64 |
| Eternal Flame | 61 | Rare | $5.58 |
| Mana Clash | 72 | Rare | $5.40 |
| Eater of the Dead | 44 | Uncommon | $5.19 |
| Tracker | 89 | Rare | $5.03 |
| Scarwood Bandits | 85 | Rare | $4.93 |
| Mind Bomb | 33 | Rare | $4.79 |
| Wormwood Treefolk | 92 | Rare | $4.53 |
| Lurker | 80 | Rare | $4.38 |
| Niall Silvain | 82 | Rare | $4.09 |
| Nameless Race | 50 | Rare | $3.80 |
| Skull of Orm | 109 | Uncommon | $3.30 |
| Psychic Allergy | 34 | Rare | $3.25 |
| Fountain of Youth | 103 | Uncommon | $3.24 |
| Fountain of Youth | 103† | Uncommon | $3.24 |
| Gaea's Touch | 77 | Common | $3.21 |
| Gaea's Touch | 77† | Common | $3.21 |
| Barl's Cage | 96 | Rare | $3.06 |
| Tivadar's Crusade | 18 | Uncommon | $2.72 |
| Amnesia | 20 | Uncommon | $2.59 |
| Holy Light | 10 | Common | $2.05 |
| Spitting Slug | 88 | Uncommon | $2.02 |
| Ashes to Ashes | 39 | Common | $1.96 |
| Merfolk Assassin | 32 | Uncommon | $1.71 |
| Necropolis | 105 | Uncommon | $1.55 |
| Flood | 27 | Uncommon | $1.47 |
| Orc General | 73 | Uncommon | $1.28 |
| The Fallen | 53 | Uncommon | $1.26 |
| Goblin Caves | 64 | Common | $1.23 |
| Reflecting Mirror | 106 | Uncommon | $1.21 |
| Scarecrow | 108 | Uncommon | $1.21 |
| War Barge | 115 | Uncommon | $1.16 |
| Wand of Ith | 114 | Uncommon | $1.15 |
| People of the Woods | 83 | Uncommon | $1.10 |
| Whippoorwill | 91 | Uncommon | $1.09 |
| Sisters of the Flame | 74 | Uncommon | $1.07 |
| Blood of the Martyr | 2 | Uncommon | $1.06 |
| Banshee | 40 | Uncommon | $1.03 |
| Fire Drake | 62 | Uncommon | $1.03 |
| Angry Mob | 1 | Uncommon | $0.99 |
| Runesword | 107 | Uncommon | $0.98 |
| Runesword | 107† | Uncommon | $0.98 |
| Book of Rass | 98 | Uncommon | $0.91 |
| Fasting | 7 | Uncommon | $0.91 |
| Scarwood Hag | 86 | Uncommon | $0.91 |
| Living Armor | 104 | Uncommon | $0.90 |
| Curse Artifact | 43 | Uncommon | $0.86 |
| Bone Flute | 97 | Uncommon | $0.85 |
| Electric Eel | 25 | Uncommon | $0.81 |
| Tangle Kelp | 37 | Uncommon | $0.80 |
| Standing Stones | 110 | Uncommon | $0.79 |
| Tower of Coireall | 113 | Uncommon | $0.79 |
| Brothers of Fire | 59 | Uncommon | $0.78 |
| Coal Golem | 99 | Uncommon | $0.78 |
| Diabolic Machine | 101 | Uncommon | $0.72 |
| Fire and Brimstone | 9 | Uncommon | $0.65 |
| Cave People | 60 | Uncommon | $0.58 |
| Scavenger Folk | 87 | Common | $0.48 |
| Festival | 8 | Common | $0.45 |
| Sunken City | 36 | Common | $0.41 |
| Goblin Shrine | 68 | Common | $0.36 |
| Drowned | 24 | Common | $0.35 |
| Giant Shark | 29 | Common | $0.34 |
| Venom | 90 | Common | $0.34 |
| Bog Rats | 42 | Common | $0.33 |
| Dark Heart of the Wood | 95 | Common | $0.33 |
| Fissure | 63 | Common | $0.32 |
| Goblins of the Flarg | 70 | Common | $0.32 |
| Marsh Goblins | 93 | Common | $0.32 |
| Savaen Elves | 84 | Common | $0.32 |
| Marsh Viper | 81 | Common | $0.31 |
| Pikemen | 15 | Common | $0.31 |
| Riptide | 35 | Common | $0.31 |
| Ghost Ship | 28 | Common | $0.30 |
| Carnivorous Plant | 75 | Common | $0.29 |
| Scarwood Goblins | 94 | Common | $0.29 |
| Brainwash | 3 | Common | $0.28 |
| Deep Water | 23 | Common | $0.28 |
| Goblin Hero | 66 | Common | $0.28 |
| Goblin Digging Team | 65 | Common | $0.27 |
| Goblin Rock Sled | 67 | Common | $0.27 |
| Bog Imp | 41 | Common | $0.26 |
| Miracle Worker | 13 | Common | $0.26 |
| Word of Binding | 55 | Common | $0.26 |
| Water Wurm | 38 | Common | $0.25 |
| Inquisition | 47 | Common | $0.24 |
| Squire | 17 | Common | $0.24 |
| Land Leeches | 79 | Common | $0.23 |
| Morale | 14 | Common | $0.23 |
| Erosion | 26 | Common | $0.22 |
| Marsh Gas | 48 | Common | $0.22 |
| Murk Dwellers | 49 | Common | $0.21 |
FAQ
How many cards are in The Dark?
Cactaur indexes 122 printings in The Dark; official count is 122. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did The Dark release?
The Dark shows a catalog release date of 1994-08-01 for this English Magic: The Gathering entry. The Dark is indexed under slug drk in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
What is the most expensive card in The Dark?
Goblin Wizard leads references around $90.08 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. The Dark is indexed under slug drk in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Is The Dark good for beginners?
The Dark works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. The Dark is indexed under slug drk in the Cactaur Magic: The Gathering catalog.
Where can I track The Dark prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.