Quick Answer

Cloud of Darkness is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Avatar from FIN (FIN) costing {2}{B}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Cloud of Darkness MTG card

Cloud of Darkness

Legendary Creature — Avatar

Card Text

Flying Particle Beam — When Cloud of Darkness enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of permanent cards in your graveyard.

"We are the Cloud of Darkness! Bringer of wrath and destroyer of light!"

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 5.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Fariba Khamseh
Flying Particle Beam

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.13
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloud of Darkness? Basics

Cloud of Darkness is a Legendary Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Particle Beam — When Cloud of Darkness enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of permanent cards in your graveyard."

How much mana does Cloud of Darkness cost to cast? Basics

Cloud of Darkness has a mana cost of {2}{B}{G}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Cloud of Darkness's mana cost of {2}{B}{G}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Cloud of Darkness has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Cloud of Darkness's current oracle text is: "Flying Particle Beam — When Cloud of Darkness enters, target creature an opponent controls gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of permanent cards in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Cloud of Darkness? Pricing

The current market price for Cloud of Darkness is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Cloud of Darkness? Pricing

You can purchase Cloud of Darkness from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Cloud of Darkness normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.15

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Standard? Legality

Cloud of Darkness is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Modern? Legality

Cloud of Darkness is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cloud of Darkness is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cloud of Darkness is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Legacy? Legality

Cloud of Darkness is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Vintage? Legality

Cloud of Darkness is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Cloud of Darkness legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cloud of Darkness in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Cloud of Darkness from? Details

This printing of Cloud of Darkness is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 217.

Cloud of Darkness may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cloud of Darkness's rarity? Details

Cloud of Darkness is a uncommon card in FIN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Cloud of Darkness? Details

Cloud of Darkness was illustrated by Fariba Khamseh.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Cloud of Darkness's power and toughness? Details

Cloud of Darkness is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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