Skeleton Shard

MRDMirrodin/#242/2003Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Skeleton Shard
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.23
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetMRD
Collector #242
Released2003-10-02
Rarityuncommon
ArtistDoug Chaffee
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.23TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 4.2%90d▼ 4.2%
90d high
$0.25
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
Mirrodin
  • Down 4.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.25.
  • This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 2204% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (2 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
MirrodinMRD · #242 · 2003-10-02nonfoiluncommon$0.23▲ 0.0%▼ 4.2%
eBay
PlanechaseHOP · #127 · 2009-09-04nonfoiluncommon$0.41▼ 2.4%▼ 2.4%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, or , : Return target artifact creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
You can pay either of the two costs (but not both at the same time) to activate the ability.
About this card

Skeleton Shard

Skeleton Shard is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.23 (down 4.2% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Skeleton Shard FAQ

How much is Skeleton Shard worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Skeleton Shard is $0.23. It is down 4.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Skeleton Shard?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Skeleton Shard?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Planechase at $0.41 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Skeleton Shard are there?
Skeleton Shard has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Skeleton Shard first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #242, released 2003-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Skeleton Shard?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOP #127, released 2009-09-04.
Is there a foil version of Skeleton Shard?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $5.30 versus $0.23 for nonfoil, which is 2204% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Skeleton Shard legal in Commander?
Yes, Skeleton Shard is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.