Skeleton Shard
Skeleton Shard is a Uncommon Artifact from Mirrodin (242) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Skeleton Shard suits collectors and players working on Mirrodin who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Skeleton Shard from Mirrodin?
Skeleton Shard is a Artifact in Mirrodin numbered 242. Mana cost {3}. Color identity: B. Skeleton Shard (242) is a format-relevant Artifact in Mirrodin with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Skeleton Shard worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.23 for Skeleton Shard. Low and high spread runs $6.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.34; foil: $6.23; Normal: $0.27. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mirrodin |
|---|---|
| Number | 242 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.34 |
| cardmarket | $0.34 |
| foil | $6.23 |
| Normal | $0.27 |
How collectible is Skeleton Shard?
Skeleton Shard is a Uncommon printing in Mirrodin. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2003.
What are the key details for Skeleton Shard?
Skeleton Shard lists as Artifact. Artist: Doug Chaffee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mirrodin. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2003.
Cactaur's take
Skeleton Shard (242) is a format-relevant Artifact in Mirrodin with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Skeleton Shard is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Mirrodin, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.34; foil: $6.23; Normal: $0.27).
- Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $6.23 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Skeleton Shard from Mirrodin?
Skeleton Shard is a Uncommon Artifact from Mirrodin numbered 242 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Skeleton Shard worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.23 for ungraded Skeleton Shard. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Skeleton Shard?
Skeleton Shard is catalogued as Uncommon in Mirrodin. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Skeleton Shard legal in Commander or Standard?
Skeleton Shard shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Skeleton Shard near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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