Quick Answer

Skirk Shaman is a common Creature — Goblin Shaman from DD1 (DD1) costing {1}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skirk Shaman MTG card

Skirk Shaman

Creature — Goblin Shaman

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or red creatures.

In a shaman's grimy hands, a concoction of dried Skirk Ridge herbs can become the face of panic.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 DD1 DD1 🎨 Chippy

Market Prices

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$0.28
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$0.49
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€0.10
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skirk Shaman? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or red creatures."

How much mana does Skirk Shaman cost to cast? Basics

Skirk Shaman has a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, which equals 3.0 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 Shaman's mana cost of {1}{R}{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 Shaman has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Shaman's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or red creatures."

What is the current price of Skirk Shaman? Pricing

The current market price for Skirk Shaman is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Skirk Shaman? Pricing

You can purchase Skirk Shaman 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 Shaman legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Shaman in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skirk Shaman legal in Modern? Legality

Skirk Shaman is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skirk Shaman legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skirk Shaman 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 Shaman legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Shaman in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skirk Shaman legal in Legacy? Legality

Skirk Shaman is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skirk Shaman legal in Vintage? Legality

Skirk Shaman 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 Shaman legal in Pauper? Legality

Skirk Shaman 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 Shaman from? Details

This printing of Skirk Shaman is from DD1 (DD1), with collector number 52.

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

What is Skirk Shaman's rarity? Details

Skirk Shaman is a common card in DD1.

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

Who illustrated Skirk Shaman? Details

Skirk Shaman was illustrated by Chippy.

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 Shaman's power and toughness? Details

Skirk Shaman is a 2/2 creature.

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

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