Skeletal Scrying
Skeletal Scrying Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Skeletal Scrying is $0.27 (C14 #162), and the most expensive is $27.49 (ODY #161, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, down 2.5% over 7 days, up 5.4% over 30 days, up 62.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.40 (2026).
Skeletal Scrying Printings & Prices
Skeletal Scrying has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Skeletal Scrying: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $26.00 cash for ODY #161 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ODY #161 | Foil | $28.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #161 | Foil | $26.00 | $64.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | ODY #161 | Nonfoil | $0.90 | $4.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #124 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | CNS #124 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #124 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #162 | Nonfoil | $0.07 | $0.69 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C14-162 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #125 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Skeletal Scrying Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, exile X cards from your graveyard.
You draw X cards and you lose X life.
Skeletal Scrying is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Skeletal Scrying has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #C14-162 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C17 #125 | 2017-08-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C14 #162 | 2014-11-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #124 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #124 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ODY #161 | 2001-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ODY #161 | 2001-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #C14-162 
C17 #125 
C14 #162 
CNS #124 
ODY #161 Skeletal Scrying in Commander
Skeletal Scrying is the #12,536 most-played card on EDHREC, down 131 places over the last 30 days.
Skeletal Scrying FAQ
How much is Skeletal Scrying worth?
Skeletal Scrying is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $27.49 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Skeletal Scrying legal in Commander?
Yes — Skeletal Scrying is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Skeletal Scrying been reprinted?
Yes — Skeletal Scrying has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Skeletal Scrying cheap?
Skeletal Scrying trades at about $0.39 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,536 on EDHREC).