DRK
MTG · English · Aug 1994
The Dark
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Set index
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Magic collectors want chronology, finish awareness, and context about why a card matters across formats and eras.
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Collector guide
Why this set matters right now.
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Set overview
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# The Dark The Dark was released in August 1994 as Magic: The Gathering's fifth expansion set, following Fallen Empires. Containing 122 cards, it represented a transitional period in the game's early development when design philosophy was still being refined. The set introduced several mechanically significant cards that would influence future design, particularly in black magic's creature suite and artifact interactions. Notable cards from The Dark include Lich, a powerful but punishing enchantment that fundamentally altered life gain strategies, and Maze of Ith, a land that became a staple in competitive formats for its unique combat interaction. Ihsan's Shade and Sengir Vampire provided efficient black creatures that saw constructed play. The set also featured important utility cards like Tormod's Crypt, which established graveyard hate as a necessary sideboard consideration. The Dark's limited print run and modest power level relative to contemporary sets make it less sought-after than earlier expansions, though certain cards maintain collector value. The set occupies an understated but legitimate position in Magic's early history.
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FAQ
What makes The Dark important for collectors?
The Dark sits inside the live magic archive. and matters because it combines set identity, chase hierarchy, and live market behavior in one place.
How many cards are tracked in The Dark?
VaultStore currently tracks 0 cards on this page, with 0 distinct variant treatments represented across the set.
How is the set index calculated on VaultStore?
The set page uses append-only price observations to estimate both a full-set basket and a chase-card basket, with coverage percentages shown whenever the underlying market is still thin.
Can I track completion for The Dark?
Yes. Completion tracking is designed to support any-copy, variant-specific, and grade-specific collector goals, with import-first flows for collectors who are not yet buying everything through VaultStore.