Quick Answer

Skeleton Crew is a rare Creature — Skeleton Pirate from LCC (LCC) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $1.64 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skeleton Crew MTG card

Skeleton Crew

Creature — Skeleton Pirate

Card Text

Each other creature you control that's a Skeleton or Pirate gets +1/+1. Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 black Skeleton Pirate creature token. (This ability triggers only from the battlefield.) {5}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 LCC LCC 🎨 Camille Alquier

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skeleton Crew? Basics

Skeleton Crew is a Creature — Skeleton Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each other creature you control that's a Skeleton or Pirate gets +1/+1. Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 black Skeleton Pirate creature token. (This ability triggers only from the battlefield.) {5}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

How much mana does Skeleton Crew cost to cast? Basics

Skeleton Crew has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Skeleton Crew's mana cost of {3}{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.

Skeleton Crew 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.

Skeleton Crew's current oracle text is: "Each other creature you control that's a Skeleton or Pirate gets +1/+1. Whenever one or more creature cards leave your graveyard, create a 2/2 black Skeleton Pirate creature token. (This ability triggers only from the battlefield.) {5}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped."

What is the current price of Skeleton Crew? Pricing

The current market price for Skeleton Crew is approximately $1.64 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Skeleton Crew? Pricing

You can purchase Skeleton Crew 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 Skeleton Crew legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Crew in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skeleton Crew legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Crew in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skeleton Crew legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skeleton Crew 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 Skeleton Crew legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Crew in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skeleton Crew legal in Legacy? Legality

Skeleton Crew is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skeleton Crew legal in Vintage? Legality

Skeleton Crew 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 Skeleton Crew legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Crew 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 Skeleton Crew from? Details

This printing of Skeleton Crew is from LCC (LCC), with collector number 53.

Skeleton Crew may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skeleton Crew's rarity? Details

Skeleton Crew is a rare card in LCC.

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

Who illustrated Skeleton Crew? Details

Skeleton Crew was illustrated by Camille Alquier.

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

What is Skeleton Crew's power and toughness? Details

Skeleton Crew is a 3/3 creature.

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

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