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Skullcage
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Archenemy EDHREC #17,469
$0.35
+0.0%
7 days
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Skullcage Price Summary
Skullcage's current headline price is $0.35.
Skullcage Printings & Prices
2 printings
Skullcage has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Skullcage: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #151 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #151 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ARC #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARC #115 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Skullcage Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"Only a focused mind can survive it."
Skullcage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Skullcage Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
3 printings
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 |
5DN #151 Skullcage in Commander
Skullcage is the #17,469 most-played card on EDHREC, down 260 places over the last 30 days.
Skullcage FAQ
How much is Skullcage worth?
Skullcage is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $0.35 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,469 on EDHREC).