Quick Answer

Sultai Skullkeeper is a common Creature — Snake Shaman from FRF (FRF) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sultai Skullkeeper MTG card

Sultai Skullkeeper

Creature — Snake Shaman

Card Text

When this creature enters, mill two cards.

A skullkeeper is the first to arrive after the palace archers strike down intruders, probing their brains for choice bits of knowledge.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Ryan Barger
Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.15
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sultai Skullkeeper? Basics

Sultai Skullkeeper is a Creature — Snake Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, mill two cards."

How much mana does Sultai Skullkeeper cost to cast? Basics

Sultai Skullkeeper has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sultai Skullkeeper's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sultai Skullkeeper 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.

Sultai Skullkeeper's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, mill two cards."

What is the current price of Sultai Skullkeeper? Pricing

The current market price for Sultai Skullkeeper is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Sultai Skullkeeper? Pricing

You can purchase Sultai Skullkeeper 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.

Sultai Skullkeeper normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.21

Is Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sultai Skullkeeper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Modern? Legality

Sultai Skullkeeper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sultai Skullkeeper 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 Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sultai Skullkeeper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Legacy? Legality

Sultai Skullkeeper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Vintage? Legality

Sultai Skullkeeper 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 Sultai Skullkeeper legal in Pauper? Legality

Sultai Skullkeeper 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 Sultai Skullkeeper from? Details

This printing of Sultai Skullkeeper is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 53.

Sultai Skullkeeper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sultai Skullkeeper's rarity? Details

Sultai Skullkeeper is a common card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Sultai Skullkeeper? Details

Sultai Skullkeeper was illustrated by Ryan Barger.

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

What is Sultai Skullkeeper's power and toughness? Details

Sultai Skullkeeper is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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