Quick Answer

Skeletal Swarming is a rare Enchantment from AFR (AFR) costing {3}{B}{G}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skeletal Swarming MTG card

Skeletal Swarming

Enchantment

Card Text

Each Skeleton you control has trample, attacks each combat if able, and gets +X/+0, where X is the number of other Skeletons you control. At the beginning of your end step, create a tapped 1/1 black Skeleton creature token. If a creature died this turn, create two of those tokens instead.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

Market Prices

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$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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€0.35
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skeletal Swarming? Basics

Skeletal Swarming is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each Skeleton you control has trample, attacks each combat if able, and gets +X/+0, where X is the number of other Skeletons you control. At the beginning of your end step, create a tapped 1/1 black Skeleton creature token. If a creature died this turn, create two of those tokens instead."

How much mana does Skeletal Swarming cost to cast? Basics

Skeletal Swarming has a mana cost of {3}{B}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Skeletal Swarming's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Skeletal Swarming has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Swarming's current oracle text is: "Each Skeleton you control has trample, attacks each combat if able, and gets +X/+0, where X is the number of other Skeletons you control. At the beginning of your end step, create a tapped 1/1 black Skeleton creature token. If a creature died this turn, create two of those tokens instead."

What is the current price of Skeletal Swarming? Pricing

The current market price for Skeletal Swarming is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Skeletal Swarming? Pricing

You can purchase Skeletal Swarming 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 Swarming normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.16

Is Skeletal Swarming legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Skeletal Swarming legal in Modern? Legality

Skeletal Swarming is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skeletal Swarming legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skeletal Swarming 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 Swarming legal in Pioneer? Legality

Skeletal Swarming is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Skeletal Swarming legal in Legacy? Legality

Skeletal Swarming is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skeletal Swarming legal in Vintage? Legality

Skeletal Swarming 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 Swarming legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skeletal Swarming 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 Skeletal Swarming from? Details

This printing of Skeletal Swarming is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 232.

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

What is Skeletal Swarming's rarity? Details

Skeletal Swarming is a rare card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Skeletal Swarming? Details

Skeletal Swarming was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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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