Skeletonize
ALAShards of Alara/#114/2008Uncommon
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 10.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▼ 15.4%
90d high
$0.13
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Masters 25
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 15% below its 90 day high of $0.13.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 264% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Skeletonize deals 3 damage to target creature. When a creature dealt damage this way dies this turn, create a 1/1 black Skeleton creature token with ": Regenerate this token."
Keywords
Regenerate
Card capabilities
Creature removalInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc16 Mar 2018
You get the token created by Skeletonize's delayed triggered ability regardless of who controlled the creature.
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Shares Creature removal, InstantOverlapping colour identity
Shares Creature removal, InstantOverlapping colour identity
Shares Creature removal, InstantOverlapping colour identity
About this card
Skeletonize
Skeletonize is an Instant, with mana cost {4}{R} (mana value 5). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Skeletonize FAQ
How much is Skeletonize worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Skeletonize is $0.11. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.13.
What is the cheapest printing of Skeletonize?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Masters 25 at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Skeletonize?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Shards of Alara at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Skeletonize are there?
Skeletonize has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Skeletonize first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #114, released 2008-10-03.
What is the newest printing of Skeletonize?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from A25 #149, released 2018-03-16.
Is there a foil version of Skeletonize?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.40 versus $0.11 for nonfoil, which is 264% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Skeletonize legal in Commander?
Yes, Skeletonize is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.