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Armored Skaab is a common Creature — Zombie Warrior from ISD (ISD) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Armored Skaab MTG card

Armored Skaab

Creature — Zombie Warrior

Card Text

When this creature enters, mill four cards.

Literally made for battle.

Card Stats

1/4 common CMC: 3.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Volkan Baǵa
Mill

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.44
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armored Skaab? Basics

Armored Skaab is a Creature — Zombie Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, mill four cards."

How much mana does Armored Skaab cost to cast? Basics

Armored Skaab has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Armored Skaab's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Armored Skaab has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Armored Skaab's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, mill four cards."

What is the current price of Armored Skaab? Pricing

The current market price for Armored Skaab is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Armored Skaab? Pricing

You can purchase Armored Skaab from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Armored Skaab normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.44

Is Armored Skaab legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Armored Skaab in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Armored Skaab legal in Modern? Legality

Armored Skaab is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Armored Skaab legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Armored Skaab is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Armored Skaab legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Armored Skaab in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Armored Skaab legal in Legacy? Legality

Armored Skaab is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Armored Skaab legal in Vintage? Legality

Armored Skaab is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Armored Skaab legal in Pauper? Legality

Armored Skaab is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Armored Skaab from? Details

This printing of Armored Skaab is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 43.

Armored Skaab may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Armored Skaab's rarity? Details

Armored Skaab is a common card in ISD.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Armored Skaab? Details

Armored Skaab was illustrated by Volkan Baǵa.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Armored Skaab's power and toughness? Details

Armored Skaab is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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