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Sawblade Skinripper is a uncommon Creature — Human Assassin from DSK (DSK) costing {1}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Sawblade Skinripper MTG card

Sawblade Skinripper

Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

Menace {2}, Sacrifice another creature or enchantment: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. At the beginning of your end step, if you sacrificed one or more permanents this turn, this creature deals that much damage to any target.

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DSK DSK 🎨 Zezhou Chen
Menace

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Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.09
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sawblade Skinripper? Basics

Sawblade Skinripper is a Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace {2}, Sacrifice another creature or enchantment: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. At the beginning of your end step, if you sacrificed one or more permanents this turn, this creature deals that much damage to any target."

How much mana does Sawblade Skinripper cost to cast? Basics

Sawblade Skinripper has a mana cost of {1}{B}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

Sawblade Skinripper's mana cost of {1}{B}{R} 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.

Sawblade Skinripper 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.

Sawblade Skinripper's current oracle text is: "Menace {2}, Sacrifice another creature or enchantment: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. At the beginning of your end step, if you sacrificed one or more permanents this turn, this creature deals that much damage to any target."

What is the current price of Sawblade Skinripper? Pricing

The current market price for Sawblade Skinripper is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Sawblade Skinripper? Pricing

You can purchase Sawblade Skinripper 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.

Sawblade Skinripper normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.09

Is Sawblade Skinripper legal in Standard? Legality

Sawblade Skinripper is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Sawblade Skinripper legal in Modern? Legality

Sawblade Skinripper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sawblade Skinripper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sawblade Skinripper 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 Sawblade Skinripper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sawblade Skinripper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sawblade Skinripper legal in Legacy? Legality

Sawblade Skinripper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sawblade Skinripper legal in Vintage? Legality

Sawblade Skinripper 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 Sawblade Skinripper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sawblade Skinripper 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 Sawblade Skinripper from? Details

This printing of Sawblade Skinripper is from DSK (DSK), with collector number 231.

Sawblade Skinripper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sawblade Skinripper's rarity? Details

Sawblade Skinripper is a uncommon card in DSK.

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

Who illustrated Sawblade Skinripper? Details

Sawblade Skinripper was illustrated by Zezhou Chen.

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

What is Sawblade Skinripper's power and toughness? Details

Sawblade Skinripper is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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