Quick Answer

Drake-Skull Cameo is a uncommon Artifact from INV (INV) costing {3}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Drake-Skull Cameo MTG card

Drake-Skull Cameo

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Add {U} or {B}.

"A strange skull was turned up by an Ephran farmer's plow. I traded a copper ring for the 'ox skull.' It resonates of the sea and danger." —Isel, master carver

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 INV INV 🎨 Dan Frazier

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
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TCGPlayer
$8.25
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$4.99
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€0.20
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€4.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drake-Skull Cameo? Basics

Drake-Skull Cameo is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {U} or {B}."

How much mana does Drake-Skull Cameo cost to cast? Basics

Drake-Skull Cameo has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Drake-Skull Cameo's mana cost of {3} 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.

Drake-Skull Cameo 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.

Drake-Skull Cameo's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {U} or {B}."

What is the current price of Drake-Skull Cameo? Pricing

The current market price for Drake-Skull Cameo is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Drake-Skull Cameo? Pricing

You can purchase Drake-Skull Cameo 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.

Drake-Skull Cameo normal: $0.24 | foil: $8.25

Is Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Drake-Skull Cameo in Standard is not available.

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

Is Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Drake-Skull Cameo in Modern is not available.

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

Is Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Drake-Skull Cameo 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 Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Drake-Skull Cameo in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Legacy? Legality

Drake-Skull Cameo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Vintage? Legality

Drake-Skull Cameo 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 Drake-Skull Cameo legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Drake-Skull Cameo in Pauper is not available.

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 Drake-Skull Cameo from? Details

This printing of Drake-Skull Cameo is from INV (INV), with collector number 302.

Drake-Skull Cameo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Drake-Skull Cameo's rarity? Details

Drake-Skull Cameo is a uncommon card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Drake-Skull Cameo? Details

Drake-Skull Cameo was illustrated by Dan Frazier.

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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