Quick Answer

Bounty of Skemfar is a uncommon Sorcery from J25 (J25) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bounty of Skemfar MTG card

Bounty of Skemfar

Sorcery

Card Text

Reveal the top six cards of your library. You may put up to one land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped and up to one Elf card from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Even war cannot dull Skemfar's beauty.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Colin Boyer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bounty of Skemfar? Basics

Bounty of Skemfar is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reveal the top six cards of your library. You may put up to one land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped and up to one Elf card from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Bounty of Skemfar cost to cast? Basics

Bounty of Skemfar has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Bounty of Skemfar's mana cost of {2}{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.

Bounty of Skemfar has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Bounty of Skemfar's current oracle text is: "Reveal the top six cards of your library. You may put up to one land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped and up to one Elf card from among them into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Bounty of Skemfar? Pricing

The current market price for Bounty of Skemfar is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Bounty of Skemfar? Pricing

You can purchase Bounty of 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 Bounty of Skemfar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bounty of Skemfar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bounty of Skemfar legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bounty of Skemfar in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bounty of Skemfar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bounty of 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 Bounty of Skemfar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bounty of Skemfar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bounty of Skemfar legal in Legacy? Legality

Bounty of Skemfar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bounty of Skemfar legal in Vintage? Legality

Bounty of 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 Bounty of Skemfar legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bounty of Skemfar 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 Bounty of Skemfar from? Details

This printing of Bounty of Skemfar is from J25 (J25), with collector number 638.

Bounty of Skemfar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bounty of Skemfar's rarity? Details

Bounty of Skemfar is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Bounty of Skemfar? Details

Bounty of Skemfar was illustrated by Colin Boyer.

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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