Quick Answer

Giggling Skitterspike is a rare Artifact Creature — Toy from DSC (DSC) costing {4}. Current price: $5.39 USD. Legal in Commander.

Giggling Skitterspike MTG card

Giggling Skitterspike

Artifact Creature — Toy

Card Text

Indestructible Whenever this creature attacks, blocks, or becomes the target of a spell, it deals damage equal to its power to each opponent. {5}: Monstrosity 5. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put five +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 4.0 DSC DSC 🎨 Nino Is
Indestructible Monstrosity

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$5.39
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$8.99
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€8.86
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 Giggling Skitterspike? Basics

Giggling Skitterspike is a Artifact Creature — Toy card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Indestructible Whenever this creature attacks, blocks, or becomes the target of a spell, it deals damage equal to its power to each opponent. {5}: Monstrosity 5. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put five +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)"

How much mana does Giggling Skitterspike cost to cast? Basics

Giggling Skitterspike has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Giggling Skitterspike's mana cost of {4} 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.

Giggling Skitterspike 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.

Giggling Skitterspike's current oracle text is: "Indestructible Whenever this creature attacks, blocks, or becomes the target of a spell, it deals damage equal to its power to each opponent. {5}: Monstrosity 5. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put five +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)"

What is the current price of Giggling Skitterspike? Pricing

The current market price for Giggling Skitterspike is approximately $5.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Giggling Skitterspike? Pricing

You can purchase Giggling Skitterspike 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 Giggling Skitterspike legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Giggling Skitterspike in Standard is not available.

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

Is Giggling Skitterspike legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Giggling Skitterspike in Modern is not available.

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

Is Giggling Skitterspike legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Giggling Skitterspike 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 Giggling Skitterspike legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Giggling Skitterspike in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Giggling Skitterspike legal in Legacy? Legality

Giggling Skitterspike is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Giggling Skitterspike legal in Vintage? Legality

Giggling Skitterspike 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 Giggling Skitterspike legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Giggling Skitterspike 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 Giggling Skitterspike from? Details

This printing of Giggling Skitterspike is from DSC (DSC), with collector number 39.

Giggling Skitterspike may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Giggling Skitterspike's rarity? Details

Giggling Skitterspike is a rare card in DSC.

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

Who illustrated Giggling Skitterspike? Details

Giggling Skitterspike was illustrated by Nino Is.

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

What is Giggling Skitterspike's power and toughness? Details

Giggling Skitterspike is a 1/1 creature.

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

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