Quick Answer

Shell Skulkin is a common Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from EVE (EVE) costing {4}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shell Skulkin MTG card

Shell Skulkin

Artifact Creature — Scarecrow

Card Text

{3}: Target blue creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Skulkins confer strange benefits on unsuspecting patrons.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Cole Eastburn

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
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TCGPlayer
$0.94
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.27
Foil
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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
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shell Skulkin? Basics

Shell Skulkin is a Artifact Creature — Scarecrow card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}: Target blue creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

How much mana does Shell Skulkin cost to cast? Basics

Shell Skulkin has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Shell Skulkin's mana cost of {4} 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.

Shell Skulkin has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Shell Skulkin's current oracle text is: "{3}: Target blue creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

What is the current price of Shell Skulkin? Pricing

The current market price for Shell Skulkin is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.94 USD.

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

Where can I buy Shell Skulkin? Pricing

You can purchase Shell Skulkin 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.

Shell Skulkin normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.94

Is Shell Skulkin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shell Skulkin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shell Skulkin legal in Modern? Legality

Shell Skulkin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shell Skulkin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shell Skulkin 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 Shell Skulkin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shell Skulkin in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shell Skulkin legal in Legacy? Legality

Shell Skulkin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shell Skulkin legal in Vintage? Legality

Shell Skulkin 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 Shell Skulkin legal in Pauper? Legality

Shell Skulkin 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 Shell Skulkin from? Details

This printing of Shell Skulkin is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 173.

Shell Skulkin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shell Skulkin's rarity? Details

Shell Skulkin is a common card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Shell Skulkin? Details

Shell Skulkin was illustrated by Cole Eastburn.

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

What is Shell Skulkin's power and toughness? Details

Shell Skulkin 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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