Quick Answer

Skull Catapult is a uncommon Artifact from 5ED (5ED) costing {4}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skull Catapult MTG card

Skull Catapult

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: This artifact deals 2 damage to any target.

"Let any who doubt the evil of using the ancient devices look at this infernal machine. What manner of fiend would design such a sadistic device?" —Sorine Relicbane, Soldevi heretic

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Ian Miller

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.37
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

Similar Cards

Other Printings (5 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skull Catapult? Basics

Skull Catapult is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: This artifact deals 2 damage to any target."

How much mana does Skull Catapult cost to cast? Basics

Skull Catapult has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Skull Catapult's mana cost of {4} 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.

Skull Catapult 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.

Skull Catapult's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: This artifact deals 2 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Skull Catapult? Pricing

The current market price for Skull Catapult is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.37 EUR.

Where can I buy Skull Catapult? Pricing

You can purchase Skull Catapult 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 Skull Catapult legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skull Catapult in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skull Catapult legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skull Catapult in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skull Catapult legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skull Catapult 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 Skull Catapult legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skull Catapult in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skull Catapult legal in Legacy? Legality

Skull Catapult is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skull Catapult legal in Vintage? Legality

Skull Catapult 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 Skull Catapult legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skull Catapult 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 Skull Catapult from? Details

This printing of Skull Catapult is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 399.

Skull Catapult may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skull Catapult's rarity? Details

Skull Catapult is a uncommon card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Skull Catapult? Details

Skull Catapult was illustrated by Ian Miller.

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

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks