Darkness Approaches
Darkness Approaches is a Normal Spell, first released in 2002 in Magic Ruler. It has 5 printings across 2 sets (Super Short Print, Common). The cheapest copy is MRL-E040 Super Short Print at $0.15; the most valuable is SRL-EN040 Common at $0.71. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.15 – $0.71
5 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
Discard 2 cards from your hand. Select 1 face-up monster and flip it face-down, but do not change its battle position.
Appears in 2 expansions
Printings (5)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spell Ruler (Europe) | MRL-E040 | Super Short Print | $0.15 | |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-040 | Common | $0.15 | |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-040 | Common | $0.25 | |
| Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) | SRL-EN040 | Common | $0.71 | |
| Spell Ruler (25th Anniversary Edition) | SRL-EN040 | Common | $0.16 |
Darkness Approaches: FAQ
How much is Darkness Approaches worth?+
Darkness Approaches currently sells for $0.15 – $0.71 on TCGPlayer, from $0.15 for MRL-E040 up to $0.71 for SRL-EN040. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Darkness Approaches printed in?+
Darkness Approaches appears in 2 sets: Magic Ruler, Spell Ruler.
Is Darkness Approaches legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Darkness Approaches is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Darkness Approaches?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Darkness Approaches is 80168720.
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