Skull Rend
RTRReturn to Ravnica/#195/2012Common
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.18
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.22
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
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
$0.22TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 4.3%30d▲ 10.0%90d▲ 46.7%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.22
Return to Ravnica
- Up 10.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 82% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Skull Rend deals 2 damage to each opponent. Those players each discard two cards at random.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Oct 2012
Each of your opponents will discard cards, even if some or all of the damage is prevented or redirected.
wotc1 Oct 2012
Skull Rend doesn’t require any targets.
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About this card
Skull Rend
Skull Rend is a Sorcery, with mana cost {3}{B}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.22 (up 10.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Skull Rend FAQ
How much is Skull Rend worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Skull Rend is $0.22. It is up 10.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Skull Rend?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Return to Ravnica at $0.22 on TCGplayer.
What set was Skull Rend first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RTR #195, released 2012-10-05.
Is there a foil version of Skull Rend?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.40 versus $0.22 for nonfoil, which is 82% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Skull Rend legal in Commander?
Yes, Skull Rend is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Skull Rend legal in Modern?
Yes, Skull Rend is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Skull Rend legal in Standard?
Skull Rend is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Skull Rend do?
Skull Rend is a Sorcery with mana cost {3}{B}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Skull Rend deals 2 damage to each opponent. Those players each discard two cards at random.".