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Simic Sky Swallower is a rare Creature — Leviathan from CMD (CMD) costing {5}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Simic Sky Swallower MTG card

Simic Sky Swallower

Creature — Leviathan

Card Text

Flying, trample Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

"We've bred out the shortcomings of the species' natural form and replaced them with assets of our own design." —Momir Vig

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 7.0 CMD CMD 🎨 rk post
Flying Shroud Trample

Market Prices

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$0.21
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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Cardmarket
€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simic Sky Swallower? Basics

Simic Sky Swallower is a Creature — Leviathan card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, trample Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

How much mana does Simic Sky Swallower cost to cast? Basics

Simic Sky Swallower has a mana cost of {5}{G}{U}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Simic Sky Swallower's mana cost of {5}{G}{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.

Simic Sky Swallower has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Simic Sky Swallower's current oracle text is: "Flying, trample Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)"

What is the current price of Simic Sky Swallower? Pricing

The current market price for Simic Sky Swallower is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Simic Sky Swallower? Pricing

You can purchase Simic Sky Swallower 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 Simic Sky Swallower legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Simic Sky Swallower in Standard is not available.

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

Is Simic Sky Swallower legal in Modern? Legality

Simic Sky Swallower is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Simic Sky Swallower legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Simic Sky Swallower 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 Simic Sky Swallower legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Simic Sky Swallower in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Simic Sky Swallower legal in Legacy? Legality

Simic Sky Swallower is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Simic Sky Swallower legal in Vintage? Legality

Simic Sky Swallower 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 Simic Sky Swallower legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Simic Sky Swallower 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 Simic Sky Swallower from? Details

This printing of Simic Sky Swallower is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 226.

Simic Sky Swallower may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Simic Sky Swallower's rarity? Details

Simic Sky Swallower is a rare card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Simic Sky Swallower? Details

Simic Sky Swallower was illustrated by rk post.

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

What is Simic Sky Swallower's power and toughness? Details

Simic Sky Swallower is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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