A rare 2005 Magic: The Gathering trading card from the Salvat series, featuring the influential black enchantment Cover of Darkness as card number D37.
Cover of Darkness
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat
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The Magic: The Gathering trading card game card known as Cover of Darkness (card number D37) originates from the 2005 Salvat series. Produced by Magic: The Gathering, this rare black enchantment has established itself as a significant piece for serious TCG collectors and investors. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth that defines the era, making it a valuable addition to any focused collection. As an enchantment with a mana cost of {1}{B}, Cover of Darkness offers a powerful strategic effect. Upon entering the battlefield, players select a creature type to gain the Fear ability, allowing those creatures to be blocked only by artifact creatures or other black creatures. This unique interaction has made the card a staple in various competitive formats over the years. Collectors seeking to complete the Salvat set or build a thematic library of influential black cards will find this release particularly appealing. The enduring popularity of this mechanic ensures that Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards like this one remain highly sought after in the secondary market.
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Cover of Darkness
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Enchantment
B
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As this enchantment enters, choose a creature type. Creatures of the chosen type have fear. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)