Skullcrack
Skullcrack Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Skullcrack is $0.14 (RVR #125), and the most expensive is $2.83 (GTC #106, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, flat over 7 days, down 33.3% over 30 days, down 30.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.25 (2026).
Skullcrack Printings & Prices
Skullcrack has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and alt art treatments.
Sell Skullcrack: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.58 cash for GTC #106 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 55% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #106 | Foil | $1.58 | $3.49 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #341 | Foil | $0.63 | $2.49 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTP #27 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #27 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #125 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #341 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #27 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #125 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #106 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Skullcrack Rules Text & Legality
Players can't gain life this turn. Damage can't be prevented this turn. Skullcrack deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Skullcrack is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Skullcrack Rulings
- Jan 12, 2024 Effects that would replace gaining life with another effect won't apply because it's impossible for players to gain life.
- Jan 12, 2024 If an effect says to set a player's life total to a certain number and that number is higher than the player's current life total, that part of the effect won't do anything. (If the number is lower than the player's current life total, the effect will work as normal.)
- Jan 12, 2024 Skullcrack targets only the player or planeswalker. If that player or planeswalker is an illegal target when Skullcrack tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen.
- Jan 12, 2024 Spells and abilities that would cause a player to gain life or that would prevent damage still resolve, but the life-gain and damage-prevention parts have no effect.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Skullcrack has been reprinted 8 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 66% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #27 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Showcase | $0.35 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.19 |
| OTP #27 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Showcase | $0.99 | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.35 |
| RVR #341 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — | — | $0.47 | $0.40 |
| RVR #125 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | $0.21 | $0.22 |
| RVR #125 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| RVR #341 | 2024-01-12 | Uncommon | Alt Art | — | — | $2.41 | $1.84 |
| GTC #106 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| GTC #106 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
OTP #27 
RVR #341 
GTC #106 Skullcrack in Commander
Skullcrack is the #9,872 most-played card on EDHREC, down 64 places over the last 30 days.
Skullcrack FAQ
How much is Skullcrack worth?
Skullcrack is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.14 to $2.83 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Skullcrack legal in Commander?
Yes — Skullcrack is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Skullcrack been reprinted?
Yes — Skullcrack has been reprinted 8 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Skullcrack cheap?
Skullcrack trades at about $0.14 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,872 on EDHREC).