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Skeleton Key
ARTIFACT — EQUIPMENT Uncommon
Shadows over Innistrad EDHREC #8,699
$0.29
+3.6%
7 days
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Skeleton Key Price Summary
Skeleton Key's current headline price is $0.29.
Skeleton Key Printings & Prices
1 printings
Skeleton Key has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Skeleton Key: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOI #263 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOI #263 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #263 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Skeleton Key Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Skeleton Key Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
2 printings
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 |
Skeleton Key in Commander
Skeleton Key is the #8,699 most-played card on EDHREC, up 67 places over the last 30 days.
Skeleton Key FAQ
How much is Skeleton Key worth?
Skeleton Key is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $0.29 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,699 on EDHREC).