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Struggle for Skemfar is a common Sorcery from PLST (PLST) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Struggle for Skemfar MTG card

Struggle for Skemfar

Sorcery

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then that creature fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.) Foretell {G} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Bram Sels
Fight Foretell

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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Struggle for Skemfar? Basics

Struggle for Skemfar is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then that creature fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.) Foretell {G} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)"

How much mana does Struggle for Skemfar cost to cast? Basics

Struggle for Skemfar has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Struggle for Skemfar's mana cost of {3}{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.

Struggle for Skemfar 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.

Struggle for Skemfar's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Then that creature fights up to one target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.) Foretell {G} (During your turn, you may pay {2} and exile this card from your hand face down. Cast it on a later turn for its foretell cost.)"

What is the current price of Struggle for Skemfar? Pricing

The current market price for Struggle for Skemfar is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Struggle for Skemfar? Pricing

You can purchase Struggle for 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 Struggle for Skemfar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Struggle for Skemfar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Struggle for Skemfar legal in Modern? Legality

Struggle for Skemfar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Struggle for Skemfar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Struggle for 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 Struggle for Skemfar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Struggle for Skemfar is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Struggle for Skemfar legal in Legacy? Legality

Struggle for Skemfar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Struggle for Skemfar legal in Vintage? Legality

Struggle for 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 Struggle for Skemfar legal in Pauper? Legality

Struggle for Skemfar 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 Struggle for Skemfar from? Details

This printing of Struggle for Skemfar is from PLST (PLST), with collector number KHM-196.

Struggle for Skemfar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Struggle for Skemfar's rarity? Details

Struggle for Skemfar is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Struggle for Skemfar? Details

Struggle for Skemfar was illustrated by Bram Sels.

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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