Quick Answer

Skyshroud Sentinel is a common Creature — Elf from NEM (NEM) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skyshroud Sentinel MTG card

Skyshroud Sentinel

Creature — Elf

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for up to three cards named Skyshroud Sentinel, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 3.0 NEM NEM 🎨 Randy Gallegos

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.52
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.21
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 Sentinel? Basics

Skyshroud Sentinel is a Creature — Elf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for up to three cards named Skyshroud Sentinel, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Skyshroud Sentinel cost to cast? Basics

Skyshroud Sentinel has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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 Sentinel's mana cost of {2}{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 Sentinel 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.

Skyshroud Sentinel's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for up to three cards named Skyshroud Sentinel, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Skyshroud Sentinel? Pricing

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

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

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

Where can I buy Skyshroud Sentinel? Pricing

You can purchase Skyshroud Sentinel 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 Sentinel normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.52

Is Skyshroud Sentinel legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Skyshroud Sentinel legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Skyshroud Sentinel legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skyshroud Sentinel 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 Sentinel legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Skyshroud Sentinel legal in Legacy? Legality

Skyshroud Sentinel is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skyshroud Sentinel legal in Vintage? Legality

Skyshroud Sentinel 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 Sentinel legal in Pauper? Legality

Skyshroud Sentinel 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 Sentinel from? Details

This printing of Skyshroud Sentinel is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 121.

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

What is Skyshroud Sentinel's rarity? Details

Skyshroud Sentinel 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 Sentinel? Details

Skyshroud Sentinel was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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 Sentinel's power and toughness? Details

Skyshroud Sentinel 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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