Skeleton Shard
Skeleton Shard Price Summary
As of Aug 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Skeleton Shard is $0.24 (MRD #242), and the most expensive is $6.07 (MRD #242, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, flat over 7 days, down 14.3% over 30 days, down 11.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.34 (2024).
Skeleton Shard Printings & Prices
Skeleton Shard has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Skeleton Shard: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for MRD #242 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MRD #242 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #127 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | HOP #127 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #242 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.39 | 92% |
Skeleton Shard Rules Text & Legality
{3}, {T} or {B}, {T}: Return target artifact creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Skeleton Shard is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Skeleton Shard Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You can pay either of the two costs (but not both at the same time) to activate the ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Skeleton Shard has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP #127 | 2009-09-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MRD #242 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MRD #242 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
HOP #127 
MRD #242 Skeleton Shard in Commander
Skeleton Shard is the #14,464 most-played card on EDHREC, down 76 places over the last 30 days.
Skeleton Shard FAQ
How much is Skeleton Shard worth?
Skeleton Shard is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 4, 2026. Prices range from $0.24 to $6.07 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Skeleton Shard legal in Commander?
Yes — Skeleton Shard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Skeleton Shard been reprinted?
Yes — Skeleton Shard has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Skeleton Shard cheap?
Skeleton Shard trades at about $0.24 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,464 on EDHREC).