Quick Answer

Skittering Precursor is a uncommon Creature — Eldrazi Drone from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skittering Precursor MTG card

Skittering Precursor

Creature — Eldrazi Drone

Card Text

Devoid (This card has no color.) Menace Whenever you sacrifice a nontoken permanent, create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token with "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}."

It pushes ahead, eliminating lookouts and tactically sowing spawn.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 3.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Tuan Duong Chu
Devoid Menace

Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skittering Precursor? Basics

Skittering Precursor is a Creature — Eldrazi Drone card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Devoid (This card has no color.) Menace Whenever you sacrifice a nontoken permanent, create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token with "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}.""

How much mana does Skittering Precursor cost to cast? Basics

Skittering Precursor has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Skittering Precursor's mana cost of {2}{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.

Skittering Precursor 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.

Skittering Precursor's current oracle text is: "Devoid (This card has no color.) Menace Whenever you sacrifice a nontoken permanent, create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token with "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}.""

What is the current price of Skittering Precursor? Pricing

The current market price for Skittering Precursor is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

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

Where can I buy Skittering Precursor? Pricing

You can purchase Skittering Precursor 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.

Skittering Precursor normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.15

Is Skittering Precursor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skittering Precursor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skittering Precursor legal in Modern? Legality

Skittering Precursor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skittering Precursor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skittering Precursor 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 Skittering Precursor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skittering Precursor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skittering Precursor legal in Legacy? Legality

Skittering Precursor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skittering Precursor legal in Vintage? Legality

Skittering Precursor 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 Skittering Precursor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skittering Precursor 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 Skittering Precursor from? Details

This printing of Skittering Precursor is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 137.

Skittering Precursor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skittering Precursor's rarity? Details

Skittering Precursor is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Skittering Precursor? Details

Skittering Precursor was illustrated by Tuan Duong Chu.

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

What is Skittering Precursor's power and toughness? Details

Skittering Precursor is a 3/3 creature.

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

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