Quick Answer

Skullpiercer Gnat is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Insect from YONE (YONE) costing {G}{U}.

Skullpiercer Gnat MTG card

Skullpiercer Gnat

Creature — Phyrexian Insect

Card Text

Flying Toxic 1 Whenever Skullpiercer Gnat deals combat damage to a player, a random nonland card in that player's hand perpetually gains "When you cast this spell, you get a poison counter."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 YONE YONE 🎨 David Sondered
Flying Toxic

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skullpiercer Gnat? Basics

Skullpiercer Gnat is a Creature — Phyrexian Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Toxic 1 Whenever Skullpiercer Gnat deals combat damage to a player, a random nonland card in that player's hand perpetually gains "When you cast this spell, you get a poison counter.""

How much mana does Skullpiercer Gnat cost to cast? Basics

Skullpiercer Gnat has a mana cost of {G}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U 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.

Skullpiercer Gnat's mana cost of {G}{U} 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.

Skullpiercer Gnat has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Skullpiercer Gnat's current oracle text is: "Flying Toxic 1 Whenever Skullpiercer Gnat deals combat damage to a player, a random nonland card in that player's hand perpetually gains "When you cast this spell, you get a poison counter.""

What is the current price of Skullpiercer Gnat? Pricing

Price data for Skullpiercer Gnat is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Skullpiercer Gnat? Pricing

You can purchase Skullpiercer Gnat 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 Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat in Vintage is not available.

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 Skullpiercer Gnat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skullpiercer Gnat 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 Skullpiercer Gnat from? Details

This printing of Skullpiercer Gnat is from YONE (YONE), with collector number 28.

Skullpiercer Gnat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skullpiercer Gnat's rarity? Details

Skullpiercer Gnat is a uncommon card in YONE.

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

Who illustrated Skullpiercer Gnat? Details

Skullpiercer Gnat was illustrated by David Sondered.

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

What is Skullpiercer Gnat's power and toughness? Details

Skullpiercer Gnat is a 1/1 creature.

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

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