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Tah-Crop Skirmisher is a common Creature — Snake Warrior from AKH (AKH) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tah-Crop Skirmisher MTG card

Tah-Crop Skirmisher

Creature — Snake Warrior

Card Text

Embalm {3}{U} ({3}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Snake Warrior with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)

Initiates live and train with their crop, the unit that begins the trials together.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Victor Adame Minguez
Embalm

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tah-Crop Skirmisher? Basics

Tah-Crop Skirmisher is a Creature — Snake Warrior card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Embalm {3}{U} ({3}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Snake Warrior with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Tah-Crop Skirmisher cost to cast? Basics

Tah-Crop Skirmisher has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Tah-Crop Skirmisher's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Tah-Crop Skirmisher 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.

Tah-Crop Skirmisher's current oracle text is: "Embalm {3}{U} ({3}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that's a copy of it, except it's a white Zombie Snake Warrior with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Tah-Crop Skirmisher? Pricing

The current market price for Tah-Crop Skirmisher is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Tah-Crop Skirmisher? Pricing

You can purchase Tah-Crop Skirmisher 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.

Tah-Crop Skirmisher normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.12

Is Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tah-Crop Skirmisher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Modern? Legality

Tah-Crop Skirmisher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tah-Crop Skirmisher 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 Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tah-Crop Skirmisher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Legacy? Legality

Tah-Crop Skirmisher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Vintage? Legality

Tah-Crop Skirmisher 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 Tah-Crop Skirmisher legal in Pauper? Legality

Tah-Crop Skirmisher 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 Tah-Crop Skirmisher from? Details

This printing of Tah-Crop Skirmisher is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 72.

Tah-Crop Skirmisher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tah-Crop Skirmisher's rarity? Details

Tah-Crop Skirmisher is a common card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Tah-Crop Skirmisher? Details

Tah-Crop Skirmisher was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.

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

What is Tah-Crop Skirmisher's power and toughness? Details

Tah-Crop Skirmisher is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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