Quick Answer

Skyway Robber is a rare Creature — Bird Rogue from NCC (NCC) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Skyway Robber MTG card

Skyway Robber

Creature — Bird Rogue

Card Text

Flying Escape—{3}{U}, Exile five other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.) This creature escapes with "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast an artifact, instant, or sorcery spell from among cards exiled with this creature without paying its mana cost."

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Denys Tsiperko
Escape Flying

Market Prices

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$0.22
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$0.49
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€0.22
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skyway Robber? Basics

Skyway Robber is a Creature — Bird Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Escape—{3}{U}, Exile five other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.) This creature escapes with "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast an artifact, instant, or sorcery spell from among cards exiled with this creature without paying its mana cost.""

How much mana does Skyway Robber cost to cast? Basics

Skyway Robber has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Skyway Robber's mana cost of {3}{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.

Skyway Robber 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.

Skyway Robber's current oracle text is: "Flying Escape—{3}{U}, Exile five other cards from your graveyard. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its escape cost.) This creature escapes with "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast an artifact, instant, or sorcery spell from among cards exiled with this creature without paying its mana cost.""

What is the current price of Skyway Robber? Pricing

The current market price for Skyway Robber is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Skyway Robber? Pricing

You can purchase Skyway Robber 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 Skyway Robber legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Skyway Robber in Standard is not available.

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

Is Skyway Robber legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Skyway Robber in Modern is not available.

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

Is Skyway Robber legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Skyway Robber 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 Skyway Robber legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Skyway Robber in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Skyway Robber legal in Legacy? Legality

Skyway Robber is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Skyway Robber legal in Vintage? Legality

Skyway Robber 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 Skyway Robber legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Skyway Robber 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 Skyway Robber from? Details

This printing of Skyway Robber is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 31.

Skyway Robber may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Skyway Robber's rarity? Details

Skyway Robber is a rare card in NCC.

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

Who illustrated Skyway Robber? Details

Skyway Robber was illustrated by Denys Tsiperko.

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

What is Skyway Robber's power and toughness? Details

Skyway Robber is a 3/3 creature.

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

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