Skullcage
Skullcage Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Skullcage is $0.37 (ARC #115), and the most expensive is $1.70 (5DN #151, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.42, up 13.5% over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, up 35.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.42 (2026).
Skullcage Printings & Prices
Skullcage has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Skullcage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for 5DN #151 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #151 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #151 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | ARC #115 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #151 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARC #115 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #151 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
Skullcage Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this artifact deals 2 damage to that player unless they have exactly three or exactly four cards in hand.
Skullcage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Skullcage Rulings
- Dec 1, 2004 Skullcage doesn’t check hand size when it triggers, only when it resolves.
- Dec 1, 2004 Skullcage’s ability deals damage if the player has zero, one, two, five, or more than five cards in hand when its ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Skullcage has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARC #115 | 2010-06-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 5DN #151 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 5DN #151 | 2004-06-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
ARC #115 
5DN #151 Skullcage in Commander
Skullcage is the #17,209 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.
Skullcage FAQ
How much is Skullcage worth?
Skullcage is worth about $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.37 to $1.70 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Skullcage legal in Commander?
Yes — Skullcage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Skullcage been reprinted?
Yes — Skullcage has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Skullcage cheap?
Skullcage trades at about $0.42 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,209 on EDHREC).