Quick Answer

Skeletal Grimace is a common Enchantment — Aura from ISD (ISD) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skeletal Grimace MTG card

Skeletal Grimace

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "{B}: Regenerate this creature."

"And then I realized we all have skeletons on the inside. Why wait until the bodies are dead to control them?" —Jadar, ghoulcaller of Nephalia

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Eric Deschamps
Enchant

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.91
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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€0.25
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
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skeletal Grimace? Basics

Skeletal Grimace is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "{B}: Regenerate this creature.""

How much mana does Skeletal Grimace cost to cast? Basics

Skeletal Grimace has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Skeletal Grimace's mana cost of {1}{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.

Skeletal Grimace has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Skeletal Grimace's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "{B}: Regenerate this creature.""

What is the current price of Skeletal Grimace? Pricing

The current market price for Skeletal Grimace is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.91 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Skeletal Grimace? Pricing

You can purchase Skeletal Grimace 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.

Skeletal Grimace normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.91

Is Skeletal Grimace legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skeletal Grimace in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skeletal Grimace legal in Modern? Legality

Skeletal Grimace is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skeletal Grimace legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skeletal Grimace 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 Skeletal Grimace legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skeletal Grimace in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skeletal Grimace legal in Legacy? Legality

Skeletal Grimace is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skeletal Grimace legal in Vintage? Legality

Skeletal Grimace 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 Skeletal Grimace legal in Pauper? Legality

Skeletal Grimace 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 Skeletal Grimace from? Details

This printing of Skeletal Grimace is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 116.

Skeletal Grimace may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skeletal Grimace's rarity? Details

Skeletal Grimace is a common card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Skeletal Grimace? Details

Skeletal Grimace was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.

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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