Darksteel Axe
~$0.22 low · ~$0.57 high
Colorless. Artifact — Equipment
Double Masters #247 · Illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren
Double Masters #247 · Illustrated by Daniel LjunggrenWhat is Darksteel Axe worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Indestructible (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this Equipment.)
Equipped creature gets +2/+0.
Equip 
Heavier than it looks, tricky to wield, guaranteed to last.
Format legality
All 4 printings of Darksteel Axe
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Double Masters 2xm #247· 2020common· Cardmarket €0.11 · €0.12 foil | common | $0.23 | $0.30 | €0.11€0.12 foil | |
 Iconic Masters ima #214· 2017common· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.19 foil | common | $0.25 | $0.32 | €0.10€0.19 foil | |
 Modern Masters 2015 mm2 #208· 2015uncommon· Cardmarket €0.08 · €0.21 foil | uncommon | $0.22 | $0.57 | €0.08€0.21 foil | |
 Scars of Mirrodin som #149· 2010uncommon· Cardmarket €0.14 · €0.60 foil | uncommon | $0.27 | $0.57 | €0.14€0.60 foil |
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Where to buy Darksteel Axe
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Card details
- First printed
- 2010
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #13,318 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Indestructible, Equip
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Double Masters card (#247).
247 · 2XM · C · EN
- 247Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- 2XMSet code for Double Masters
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (2)
2013-07-01
Although Darksteel Axe has indestructible, it can still be put into the graveyard for other reasons. The most likely reason is if it's sacrificed.
2013-07-01
Darksteel Axe itself has indestructible, not the creature it's equipping.
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