Skullcage (151)
5DN · Fifth Dawn · uncommon
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 4.0 |
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | — |
| EDHREC rank | 17493 |
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.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.38 | $1.55 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.89 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.18 | $0.71 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $1.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.02 | $0.38 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 锁颅槛 |
| French | Masque d'enfer |
| German | Schädelkäfig |
| Italian | Gabbia Cerebrale |
| Japanese | 頭蓋の檻 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Prende-crânio |
| Spanish | Jaula del cráneo |