Quick Answer

Blacksmith's Skill is a common Instant from MH2 (MH2) costing {W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blacksmith's Skill MTG card

Blacksmith's Skill

Instant

Card Text

Target permanent gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. If it's an artifact creature, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Before he was subjugated by demonic forces, Dakkon was a master smith of unrivaled artistry.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Jason A. Engle

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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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
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blacksmith's Skill? Basics

Blacksmith's Skill is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target permanent gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. If it's an artifact creature, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Blacksmith's Skill cost to cast? Basics

Blacksmith's Skill has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Blacksmith's Skill's mana cost of {W} 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.

Blacksmith's Skill has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Blacksmith's Skill's current oracle text is: "Target permanent gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn. If it's an artifact creature, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Blacksmith's Skill? Pricing

The current market price for Blacksmith's Skill is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Blacksmith's Skill? Pricing

You can purchase Blacksmith's Skill 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.

Blacksmith's Skill normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.18

Is Blacksmith's Skill legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blacksmith's Skill in Standard is not available.

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

Is Blacksmith's Skill legal in Modern? Legality

Blacksmith's Skill is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Blacksmith's Skill legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blacksmith's Skill 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 Blacksmith's Skill legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Blacksmith's Skill in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Blacksmith's Skill legal in Legacy? Legality

Blacksmith's Skill is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Blacksmith's Skill legal in Vintage? Legality

Blacksmith's Skill 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 Blacksmith's Skill legal in Pauper? Legality

Blacksmith's Skill 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 Blacksmith's Skill from? Details

This printing of Blacksmith's Skill is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 381.

Blacksmith's Skill may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blacksmith's Skill's rarity? Details

Blacksmith's Skill is a common card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Blacksmith's Skill? Details

Blacksmith's Skill was illustrated by Jason A. Engle.

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

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