Dark Ascension

Name	Dark Ascension
Code	dka
Type	expansion
Released	02/03/12
Total number of items	197

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About

Dark Ascension is a pivotal expansion in the Magic: The Gathering universe that delves into the haunting aftermath of the events in Innistrad. Set in a gothic horror landscape, the lore revolves around the rise of the vampire lord Sorin Markov and the looming threat of the powerful and malevolent spirit, Avacyn, who has been corrupted. As darkness spreads across the plane, players encounter a variety of mechanics that reflect this theme, including Transform, which allows certain double-faced cards to shift between their human and monstrous forms, embodying the struggle between light and darkness. Other mechanics like Fateful Hour reward players for having low life totals, emphasizing the tension of survival in a world overrun by creatures of the night. The set captures the essence of horror and despair, inviting players to navigate a realm where hope is fleeting and danger lurks at every turn.

Top 10 best cards

#	Card name	Decks	Price
1.	Faithless Looting	301 decks	$ 0.99
2.	Evolving Wilds	143 decks	$ 0.39
3.	Thought Scour	79 decks	$ 0.69
4.	Tragic Slip	38 decks	$ 0.39
5.	Artful Dodge	24 decks	$ 1.29
6.	Grafdigger's Cage	18 decks	$ 3.99
7.	Vault of the Archangel	17 decks	$ 0.99
8.	Young Wolf	16 decks	$ 0.39
9.	Gravecrawler	15 decks	$ 2.49
10.	Stromkirk Captain	11 decks	$ 1.29