Quick Answer

Skirk Volcanist is a uncommon Creature — Goblin from SCG (SCG) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skirk Volcanist MTG card

Skirk Volcanist

Creature — Goblin

Card Text

Morph—Sacrifice two Mountains. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, it deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target creatures.

Card Stats

3/1 uncommon CMC: 4.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Matt Cavotta
Morph

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.18
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.78
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skirk Volcanist? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Morph—Sacrifice two Mountains. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, it deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target creatures."

How much mana does Skirk Volcanist cost to cast? Basics

Skirk Volcanist has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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 Volcanist's mana cost of {3}{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 Volcanist has a mana value of 4.0. 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 Volcanist's current oracle text is: "Morph—Sacrifice two Mountains. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, it deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target creatures."

What is the current price of Skirk Volcanist? Pricing

The current market price for Skirk Volcanist is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Skirk Volcanist? Pricing

You can purchase Skirk Volcanist 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.

Skirk Volcanist normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.47

Is Skirk Volcanist legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Skirk Volcanist legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Volcanist in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skirk Volcanist legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skirk Volcanist 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 Volcanist legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Skirk Volcanist legal in Legacy? Legality

Skirk Volcanist is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skirk Volcanist legal in Vintage? Legality

Skirk Volcanist 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 Volcanist legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skirk Volcanist 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 Skirk Volcanist from? Details

This printing of Skirk Volcanist is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 104.

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

What is Skirk Volcanist's rarity? Details

Skirk Volcanist is a uncommon card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Skirk Volcanist? Details

Skirk Volcanist was illustrated by Matt Cavotta.

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 Volcanist's power and toughness? Details

Skirk Volcanist is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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