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Harald, King of Skemfar is a rare Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior from PMEI (PMEI) costing {1}{B}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Harald, King of Skemfar MTG card

Harald, King of Skemfar

Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior

Card Text

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) When Harald enters, look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an Elf, Warrior, or Tyvar card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 3.0 PMEI PMEI 🎨 Grzegorz Rutkowski
Menace

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harald, King of Skemfar? Basics

Harald, King of Skemfar is a Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) When Harald enters, look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an Elf, Warrior, or Tyvar card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Harald, King of Skemfar cost to cast? Basics

Harald, King of Skemfar has a mana cost of {1}{B}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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.

Harald, King of Skemfar's mana cost of {1}{B}{G} 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.

Harald, King of Skemfar 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.

Harald, King of Skemfar's current oracle text is: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) When Harald enters, look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an Elf, Warrior, or Tyvar card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Harald, King of Skemfar? Pricing

Price data for Harald, King of Skemfar is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Harald, King of Skemfar? Pricing

You can purchase Harald, King of Skemfar 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.

Is Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Harald, King of Skemfar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Modern? Legality

Harald, King of Skemfar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Harald, King of Skemfar 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 Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Harald, King of Skemfar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Legacy? Legality

Harald, King of Skemfar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Vintage? Legality

Harald, King of Skemfar 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 Harald, King of Skemfar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Harald, King of Skemfar 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 Harald, King of Skemfar from? Details

This printing of Harald, King of Skemfar is from PMEI (PMEI), with collector number 2021-3.

Harald, King of Skemfar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Harald, King of Skemfar's rarity? Details

Harald, King of Skemfar is a rare card in PMEI.

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

Who illustrated Harald, King of Skemfar? Details

Harald, King of Skemfar was illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski.

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

What is Harald, King of Skemfar's power and toughness? Details

Harald, King of Skemfar is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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