Magic

Prices updated

Skeleton Shard Mirrodin MTG card
MRD #242 · Art by Doug Chaffee
MRD set symbol, UncommonMirrodin#242Uncommon

Skeleton Shard

Artifact
TCGplayer market · MRD #242 nonfoil
$0.23 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−4.2%
EDHREC rank
#15,055 Down 126 in 30 days
Best buylist

Buy MRD #242 nonfoil

Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission from TCGplayer, Mana Pool and eBay. Prices are TCGplayer’s market price, Card Kingdom’s retail price and Mana Pool’s lowest listing.

Skeleton Shard Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.23, flat over 7 days, down 4.2% over 30 days, down 4.2% over 90 days.

Skeleton Shard Price History

Markets TCGplayer marketreference

Markets on the chart

TCGplayer marketreference
Drag across the chart Tap or drag the chart
TCGplayer market
Card Kingdom retail
Card Kingdom buylist
Mana Pool, lowest listing
Cardmarket trend
TCGplayer change, 1 year
Low in range
High in range
Buylist spread
Markets shown

Skeleton Shard price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.23.

Where to Buy and Sell Skeleton Shard

Every market we track for MRD #242 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Skeleton Shard in Sealed Products

Checking which sealed products hold MRD #242 nonfoil.

Loading sealed products.

Skeleton Shard Printings & Prices

Skeleton Shard has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

MRD set symbol, UncommonMRD #242
Viewing
HOP set symbol, UncommonHOP #127

Sell Skeleton Shard: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomMRD #242Foil
Card KingdomHOP #127Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncMRD #242Foil
CoolStuffIncHOP #127Nonfoil
Card KingdomMRD #242Nonfoil

Skeleton Shard Rules Text & Legality

Skeleton Shard

{3}, {T} or {B}, {T}: Return target artifact creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Metal permeates the marrow of every bone in Mephidross—except one.

Skeleton Shard is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

View on Scryfall ↗

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.

  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, UncommonMirrodinMRD #242
  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, UncommonMirrodin · foilMRD #242
  • Sep 4, 2009HOP set symbol, UncommonPlanechaseHOP #127

Skeleton Shard in Commander

Skeleton Shard is the #15,055 most-played card on EDHREC, down 126 places over the last 30 days.

#15,055 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 126 in 30 days

Skeleton Shard FAQ

How much is Skeleton Shard worth?

Skeleton Shard is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.23; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,055 on EDHREC).