Quick Answer

Wolf-Skull Shaman is a uncommon Creature — Elf Shaman from MOR (MOR) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $1.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Wolf-Skull Shaman MTG card

Wolf-Skull Shaman

Creature — Elf Shaman

Card Text

Kinship — At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. If it shares a creature type with this creature, you may reveal it. If you do, create a 2/2 green Wolf creature token.

A chorus of howls answers his call.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 MOR MOR 🎨 Jim Murray
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$1.02
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$4.00
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$1.29
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$4.49
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€0.40
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€2.52
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wolf-Skull Shaman? Basics

Wolf-Skull Shaman is a Creature — Elf Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Kinship — At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. If it shares a creature type with this creature, you may reveal it. If you do, create a 2/2 green Wolf creature token."

How much mana does Wolf-Skull Shaman cost to cast? Basics

Wolf-Skull Shaman has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 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.

Wolf-Skull Shaman's mana cost of {1}{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.

Wolf-Skull Shaman 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.

Wolf-Skull Shaman's current oracle text is: "Kinship — At the beginning of your upkeep, you may look at the top card of your library. If it shares a creature type with this creature, you may reveal it. If you do, create a 2/2 green Wolf creature token."

What is the current price of Wolf-Skull Shaman? Pricing

The current market price for Wolf-Skull Shaman is approximately $1.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Wolf-Skull Shaman? Pricing

You can purchase Wolf-Skull Shaman 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.

Wolf-Skull Shaman normal: $1.02 | foil: $4.0

Is Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Wolf-Skull Shaman in Standard is not available.

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

Is Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Modern? Legality

Wolf-Skull Shaman is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Wolf-Skull Shaman 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 Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Wolf-Skull Shaman in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Legacy? Legality

Wolf-Skull Shaman is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Vintage? Legality

Wolf-Skull Shaman 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 Wolf-Skull Shaman legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Wolf-Skull Shaman 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 Wolf-Skull Shaman from? Details

This printing of Wolf-Skull Shaman is from MOR (MOR), with collector number 140.

Wolf-Skull Shaman may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Wolf-Skull Shaman's rarity? Details

Wolf-Skull Shaman is a uncommon card in MOR.

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

Who illustrated Wolf-Skull Shaman? Details

Wolf-Skull Shaman was illustrated by Jim Murray.

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

What is Wolf-Skull Shaman's power and toughness? Details

Wolf-Skull Shaman is a 2/2 creature.

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

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