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Sadistic Skymarcher is a uncommon Creature — Vampire Soldier from RIX (RIX) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sadistic Skymarcher MTG card

Sadistic Skymarcher

Creature — Vampire Soldier

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, reveal a Vampire card from your hand or pay {1}. Flying, lifelink

"I will catch you, child of the sun. I will drink your life and leave you a husk, discarded in the shadows."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Seb McKinnon
Flying Lifelink

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Market Prices

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$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.52
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.79
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€0.09
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€0.27
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Prices updated: 2026-03-03
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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sadistic Skymarcher? Basics

Sadistic Skymarcher is a Creature — Vampire Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, reveal a Vampire card from your hand or pay {1}. Flying, lifelink"

How much mana does Sadistic Skymarcher cost to cast? Basics

Sadistic Skymarcher has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Sadistic Skymarcher's mana cost of {2}{B} 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.

Sadistic Skymarcher 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.

Sadistic Skymarcher's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, reveal a Vampire card from your hand or pay {1}. Flying, lifelink"

What is the current price of Sadistic Skymarcher? Pricing

The current market price for Sadistic Skymarcher is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Sadistic Skymarcher? Pricing

You can purchase Sadistic Skymarcher 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.

Sadistic Skymarcher normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.52

Is Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sadistic Skymarcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Modern? Legality

Sadistic Skymarcher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sadistic Skymarcher 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 Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sadistic Skymarcher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Sadistic Skymarcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Sadistic Skymarcher 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 Sadistic Skymarcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sadistic Skymarcher 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 Sadistic Skymarcher from? Details

This printing of Sadistic Skymarcher is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 85.

Sadistic Skymarcher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sadistic Skymarcher's rarity? Details

Sadistic Skymarcher is a uncommon card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated Sadistic Skymarcher? Details

Sadistic Skymarcher was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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

What is Sadistic Skymarcher's power and toughness? Details

Sadistic Skymarcher is a 2/2 creature.

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

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