Quick Answer

Skeleton Ship is a rare Legendary Creature — Skeleton from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{U}{B}. Current price: $3.74 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skeleton Ship MTG card

Skeleton Ship

Legendary Creature — Skeleton

Card Text

When you control no Islands, sacrifice Skeleton Ship. {T}: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature.

"The sea gives up her dead as easily as the soil." —Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer

Card Stats

0/3 rare CMC: 5.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Amy Weber & Tom Wänerstrand

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skeleton Ship? Basics

Skeleton Ship is a Legendary Creature — Skeleton card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you control no Islands, sacrifice Skeleton Ship. {T}: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature."

How much mana does Skeleton Ship cost to cast? Basics

Skeleton Ship has a mana cost of {3}{U}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Skeleton Ship's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Skeleton Ship 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.

Skeleton Ship's current oracle text is: "When you control no Islands, sacrifice Skeleton Ship. {T}: Put a -1/-1 counter on target creature."

What is the current price of Skeleton Ship? Pricing

The current market price for Skeleton Ship is approximately $3.74 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.9 EUR.

Where can I buy Skeleton Ship? Pricing

You can purchase Skeleton Ship 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 Skeleton Ship legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Ship in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skeleton Ship legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Ship in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skeleton Ship legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skeleton Ship 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 Skeleton Ship legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Ship in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skeleton Ship legal in Legacy? Legality

Skeleton Ship is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skeleton Ship legal in Vintage? Legality

Skeleton Ship 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 Skeleton Ship legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skeleton Ship 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 Skeleton Ship from? Details

This printing of Skeleton Ship is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 301.

Skeleton Ship may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skeleton Ship's rarity? Details

Skeleton Ship is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Skeleton Ship? Details

Skeleton Ship was illustrated by Amy Weber & Tom Wänerstrand.

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

What is Skeleton Ship's power and toughness? Details

Skeleton Ship is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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