Quick Answer

Skirge Familiar is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Imp from MH2 (MH2) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skirge Familiar MTG card

Skirge Familiar

Creature — Phyrexian Imp

Card Text

Flying Discard a card: Add {B}.

"The skirges screech along with the bone saw. It makes a terrible racket, but they seem to enjoy it." —Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 MH2 MH2 🎨 Uriah Voth
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$0.46
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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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
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skirge Familiar? Basics

Skirge Familiar is a Creature — Phyrexian Imp card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Discard a card: Add {B}."

How much mana does Skirge Familiar cost to cast? Basics

Skirge Familiar has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Skirge Familiar's mana cost of {4}{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.

Skirge Familiar 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.

Skirge Familiar's current oracle text is: "Flying Discard a card: Add {B}."

What is the current price of Skirge Familiar? Pricing

The current market price for Skirge Familiar is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.46 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Skirge Familiar? Pricing

You can purchase Skirge Familiar 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.

Skirge Familiar normal: $0.25 | foil: $0.46

Is Skirge Familiar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skirge Familiar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skirge Familiar legal in Modern? Legality

Skirge Familiar is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skirge Familiar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skirge Familiar 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 Skirge Familiar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skirge Familiar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skirge Familiar legal in Legacy? Legality

Skirge Familiar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skirge Familiar legal in Vintage? Legality

Skirge Familiar 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 Skirge Familiar legal in Pauper? Legality

Skirge Familiar 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 Skirge Familiar from? Details

This printing of Skirge Familiar is from MH2 (MH2), with collector number 276.

Skirge Familiar may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skirge Familiar's rarity? Details

Skirge Familiar is a uncommon card in MH2.

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

Who illustrated Skirge Familiar? Details

Skirge Familiar was illustrated by Uriah Voth.

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

What is Skirge Familiar's power and toughness? Details

Skirge Familiar 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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