Quick Answer

Skeletal Changeling is a common Creature — Shapeshifter from LRW (LRW) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skeletal Changeling MTG card

Skeletal Changeling

Creature — Shapeshifter

Card Text

Changeling (This card is every creature type.) {1}{B}: Regenerate this creature.

Though they lack true flesh and bone of their own, changelings imitate either with equal ease.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 LRW LRW 🎨 Alan Pollack
Changeling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.31
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TCGPlayer
$5.69
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Cardmarket
€0.28
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Cardmarket
€1.85
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skeletal Changeling? Basics

Skeletal Changeling is a Creature — Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) {1}{B}: Regenerate this creature."

How much mana does Skeletal Changeling cost to cast? Basics

Skeletal Changeling has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Skeletal Changeling's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Skeletal Changeling 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.

Skeletal Changeling's current oracle text is: "Changeling (This card is every creature type.) {1}{B}: Regenerate this creature."

What is the current price of Skeletal Changeling? Pricing

The current market price for Skeletal Changeling is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.69 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Skeletal Changeling? Pricing

You can purchase Skeletal Changeling 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.

Skeletal Changeling normal: $0.31 | foil: $5.69

Is Skeletal Changeling legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skeletal Changeling in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skeletal Changeling legal in Modern? Legality

Skeletal Changeling is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skeletal Changeling legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skeletal Changeling 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 Skeletal Changeling legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skeletal Changeling in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skeletal Changeling legal in Legacy? Legality

Skeletal Changeling is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skeletal Changeling legal in Vintage? Legality

Skeletal Changeling 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 Skeletal Changeling legal in Pauper? Legality

Skeletal Changeling is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Skeletal Changeling from? Details

This printing of Skeletal Changeling is from LRW (LRW), with collector number 140.

Skeletal Changeling may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skeletal Changeling's rarity? Details

Skeletal Changeling is a common card in LRW.

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

Who illustrated Skeletal Changeling? Details

Skeletal Changeling was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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

What is Skeletal Changeling's power and toughness? Details

Skeletal Changeling 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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