Skullcage
~$0.36 low · ~$1.39 high
Colorless. Artifact
Fifth Dawn #151 · Illustrated by Ron Spencer
Fifth Dawn #151 · Illustrated by Ron SpencerWhat is Skullcage worth?
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Oracle text
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.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Skullcage
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Archenemy arc #115· 2010uncommon· Cardmarket €0.29 | uncommon | $0.36 | No foil printing | €0.29 | |
 Fifth Dawn 5dn #151· 2004uncommon· Cardmarket €0.22 · €0.73 foil | uncommon | $0.39 | $1.39 | €0.22€0.73 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2004
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #17,697 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
Rulings (2)
2004-12-01
Skullcage’s ability deals damage if the player has zero, one, two, five, or more than five cards in hand when its ability resolves.
2004-12-01
Skullcage doesn’t check hand size when it triggers, only when it resolves.
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