Quick Answer

Skittering Surveyor is a common Artifact Creature — Construct from DOM (DOM) costing {3}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Skittering Surveyor MTG card

Skittering Surveyor

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Like a cross between a spider and a spyglass, but friendlier.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 DOM DOM 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.74
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skittering Surveyor? Basics

Skittering Surveyor is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Skittering Surveyor cost to cast? Basics

Skittering Surveyor has a mana cost of {3}, 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 Surveyor's mana cost of {3} 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 Surveyor 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 Surveyor's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Skittering Surveyor? Pricing

The current market price for Skittering Surveyor is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.74 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Skittering Surveyor? Pricing

You can purchase Skittering Surveyor 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 Surveyor normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.74

Is Skittering Surveyor legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Skittering Surveyor legal in Modern? Legality

Skittering Surveyor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Skittering Surveyor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skittering Surveyor 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 Surveyor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Skittering Surveyor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Skittering Surveyor legal in Legacy? Legality

Skittering Surveyor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skittering Surveyor legal in Vintage? Legality

Skittering Surveyor 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 Surveyor legal in Pauper? Legality

Skittering Surveyor 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 Skittering Surveyor from? Details

This printing of Skittering Surveyor is from DOM (DOM), with collector number 230.

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

What is Skittering Surveyor's rarity? Details

Skittering Surveyor is a common card in DOM.

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

Who illustrated Skittering Surveyor? Details

Skittering Surveyor was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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 Surveyor's power and toughness? Details

Skittering Surveyor is a 1/2 creature.

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

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