Dark Ascension
158 cards · expansion set · released February 3, 2012
dka - Difficulty
- 3/5 to complete
- Avg Card Value
- $8.28
- Market average
- Top Card
- Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
- $23.24
- Rarity Tier
- Moderate
Overview
Dark Ascension is a Magic: The Gathering expansion set in the Innistrad block, released February 3, 2012 with 158 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Dark Ascension card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.
Best for
- Modern/Pioneer players and set completionists
- people completing or pricing Dark Ascension (158 cards, code dka)
- singles buyers focused on Dark Ascension / Mikaeus
Skip if
- you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
- you expect every rare in the set to hold similar resale
Common mistakes
On Dark Ascension, the usual miss is ignoring foil vs nonfoil and special frames inside the same set code. Money still clusters around Dark Ascension / Mikaeus; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Dark Ascension (2012, Modern-era paper) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code dka before the art.
What to check first
First: foil treatment and collector number. On Dark Ascension / Mikaeus, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Dark Ascension checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Dark Ascension in the latest synced snapshot is Mikaeus, the Unhallowed, with a Scryfall market estimate around $23.24. Other standout cards include Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound and Havengul Lich.
Cards from Dark Ascension
Tap any card to see price history and details.
dka 28 of 158
Archangel's Light
Bar the Door
Break of Day
Burden of Guilt
Niblis of the Urn
Artful Dodge
Griptide
Shriekgeist
Falkenrath Torturer
Ravenous Demon // Archdemon of Greed
Afflicted Deserter // Werewolf Ransacker
Heckling Fiends
Scorch the Fields
Feed the Pack
Scorned Villager // Moonscarred Werewolf
Drogskol Captain
Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound
Executioner's Hood
Grafdigger's Cage
Heavy Mattock
Helvault
Jar of Eyeballs
Warden of the Wall
Wolfhunter's Quiver
Evolving Wilds
Grim Backwoods
Haunted Fengraf
Vault of the Archangel
Tips to finish the set
To complete Dark Ascension you'll need all 158 cards. Start with the commons and uncommons — they're cheap and fill most of the checklist — then chase the rares and mythics. Scanning as you sort lets Tappr flag the Dark Ascension cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Dark Ascension cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Dark Ascension checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Dark Ascension card and it identifies the exact printing and collector number, then shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours — not a live listing, and not a price guide you have to type into. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Dark Ascension binder.
Common questions
01 How many cards are in Dark Ascension?
Dark Ascension contains 158 cards. It was released February 3, 2012.
02 What is the most valuable card in Dark Ascension?
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed is currently the most valuable Dark Ascension card, trading around $23.24 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.
03 When was Dark Ascension released?
Dark Ascension was released February 3, 2012 (2012) as a Magic: The Gathering expansion set.
04 How do I check Dark Ascension card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Dark Ascension printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Dark Ascension price overview.
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