Quick Answer

Skirk Drill Sergeant is a uncommon Creature — Goblin from DD1 (DD1) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skirk Drill Sergeant MTG card

Skirk Drill Sergeant

Creature — Goblin

Card Text

Whenever this creature or another Goblin dies, you may pay {2}{R}. If you do, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a Goblin permanent card, put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, put it into your graveyard.

"I order you to volunteer."

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 DD1 DD1 🎨 Alex Horley-Orlandelli

Market Prices

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$0.24
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy 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 Skirk Drill Sergeant? Basics

Skirk Drill Sergeant is a Creature — Goblin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature or another Goblin dies, you may pay {2}{R}. If you do, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a Goblin permanent card, put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, put it into your graveyard."

How much mana does Skirk Drill Sergeant cost to cast? Basics

Skirk Drill Sergeant has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Skirk Drill Sergeant's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Skirk Drill Sergeant 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.

Skirk Drill Sergeant's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature or another Goblin dies, you may pay {2}{R}. If you do, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a Goblin permanent card, put it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, put it into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Skirk Drill Sergeant? Pricing

The current market price for Skirk Drill Sergeant is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Skirk Drill Sergeant? Pricing

You can purchase Skirk Drill Sergeant 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 Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Drill Sergeant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Drill Sergeant in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skirk Drill Sergeant 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 Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Drill Sergeant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Legacy? Legality

Skirk Drill Sergeant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Vintage? Legality

Skirk Drill Sergeant 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 Skirk Drill Sergeant legal in Pauper? Legality

Skirk Drill Sergeant 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 Skirk Drill Sergeant from? Details

This printing of Skirk Drill Sergeant is from DD1 (DD1), with collector number 49.

Skirk Drill Sergeant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skirk Drill Sergeant's rarity? Details

Skirk Drill Sergeant is a uncommon card in DD1.

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

Who illustrated Skirk Drill Sergeant? Details

Skirk Drill Sergeant was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.

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

What is Skirk Drill Sergeant's power and toughness? Details

Skirk Drill Sergeant is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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