Skeleton Key
Skeleton Key Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Skeleton Key is $0.25 (SOI #263), and the most expensive is $1.76 (SOI #263, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, up 8.7% over 7 days, down 13.8% over 30 days, down 16.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.36 (2026).
Skeleton Key Printings & Prices
Skeleton Key has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Skeleton Key: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for SOI #263 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 55% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOI #263 | Foil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOI #263 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #263 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
Skeleton Key Rules Text & Legality
Equipped creature has skulk. (It can't be blocked by creatures with greater power.)
Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.
Equip {2}
Skeleton Key is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Skeleton Key Rulings
- Apr 8, 2016 If you cause a creature to have 0 power or less, use the actual value (which may be negative) to determine whether it can block or be blocked. A creature with skulk and 0 or less power most likely won’t be blocked, but it won’t deal combat damage and won’t trigger any abilities that trigger when combat damage is dealt.
- Apr 8, 2016 Skulk matters only as blockers are chosen. Modifying either creature’s power after blockers are chosen won’t cause the attacking creature to become unblocked.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Skeleton Key has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOI #263 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SOI #263 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
SOI #263 Skeleton Key in Commander
Skeleton Key is the #8,766 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.
Skeleton Key FAQ
How much is Skeleton Key worth?
Skeleton Key is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $1.76 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Skeleton Key legal in Commander?
Yes — Skeleton Key is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Skeleton Key been reprinted?
Yes — Skeleton Key has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Skeleton Key cheap?
Skeleton Key trades at about $0.25 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,766 on EDHREC).