Quick Answer

Skyshroud Ridgeback is a common Creature — Beast from NEM (NEM) costing {G}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skyshroud Ridgeback MTG card

Skyshroud Ridgeback

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Fading 2 (This creature enters with two fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 1.0 NEM NEM 🎨 Carl Critchlow
Fading

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.82
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.32
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skyshroud Ridgeback? Basics

Skyshroud Ridgeback is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Fading 2 (This creature enters with two fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)"

How much mana does Skyshroud Ridgeback cost to cast? Basics

Skyshroud Ridgeback has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Skyshroud Ridgeback's mana cost of {G} 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.

Skyshroud Ridgeback has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Skyshroud Ridgeback's current oracle text is: "Fading 2 (This creature enters with two fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)"

What is the current price of Skyshroud Ridgeback? Pricing

The current market price for Skyshroud Ridgeback is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Skyshroud Ridgeback? Pricing

You can purchase Skyshroud Ridgeback 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.

Skyshroud Ridgeback normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.82

Is Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skyshroud Ridgeback in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skyshroud Ridgeback in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skyshroud Ridgeback 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 Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skyshroud Ridgeback in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Legacy? Legality

Skyshroud Ridgeback is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Vintage? Legality

Skyshroud Ridgeback 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 Skyshroud Ridgeback legal in Pauper? Legality

Skyshroud Ridgeback 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 Skyshroud Ridgeback from? Details

This printing of Skyshroud Ridgeback is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 120.

Skyshroud Ridgeback may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skyshroud Ridgeback's rarity? Details

Skyshroud Ridgeback is a common card in NEM.

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

Who illustrated Skyshroud Ridgeback? Details

Skyshroud Ridgeback was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

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

What is Skyshroud Ridgeback's power and toughness? Details

Skyshroud Ridgeback is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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