Dark Ascension

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 pull up its live market price in seconds.

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Dark Ascension right now is Mikaeus, the Unhallowed, with a market price around $23.60. Other standout cards include Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound and Havengul Lich.

1#70

Mikaeus, the Unhallowed

mythic

2#147

Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound

mythic

3#139

Havengul Lich

mythic

4#63

Geralf's Messenger

rare

5#69

Increasing Ambition

rare

6#149

Grafdigger's Cage

rare

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.

1. 01

   Scan your Dark Ascension cards with Tappr to identify every printing

2. 02

   Check the live market price for each card, including foils

3. 03

   Prioritize chase cards like Mikaeus, the Unhallowed

4. 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, collector number, and current value instantly — no typing set codes or flipping through a price guide. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Dark Ascension binder.