Quick Answer

Dark Inquiry is a common Sorcery from RIX (RIX) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dark Inquiry MTG card

Dark Inquiry

Sorcery

Card Text

Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.

"Your mind is no longer yours to waste."

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Naomi Baker

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Market Prices

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$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.21
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Inquiry? Basics

Dark Inquiry is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card."

How much mana does Dark Inquiry cost to cast? Basics

Dark Inquiry has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Dark Inquiry's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Dark Inquiry has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Dark Inquiry's current oracle text is: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card."

What is the current price of Dark Inquiry? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Inquiry is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Inquiry? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Inquiry 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.

Dark Inquiry normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.18

Is Dark Inquiry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Inquiry in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dark Inquiry legal in Modern? Legality

Dark Inquiry is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dark Inquiry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Inquiry 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 Dark Inquiry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dark Inquiry is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dark Inquiry legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Inquiry is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Inquiry legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Inquiry 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 Dark Inquiry legal in Pauper? Legality

Dark Inquiry is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Dark Inquiry from? Details

This printing of Dark Inquiry is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 65.

Dark Inquiry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dark Inquiry's rarity? Details

Dark Inquiry is a common card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated Dark Inquiry? Details

Dark Inquiry was illustrated by Naomi Baker.

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

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