Skewer the Critics
Secret Lair Drop 2051 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2051
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Yuko Shimizu
- Market price
- $1.78
What it does
Spectacle red mana (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.)
Skewer the Critics deals 3 damage to any target.
Her encore left the judges running for the door.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skewer the Critics was originally released as a common card in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering set Ravnica Allegiance, designed to facilitate aggressive red deck strategies through its spectacle mechanic. The card allows players to cast it for a reduced mana cost if an opponent has been dealt damage earlier in the turn, reinforcing a fast-paced, offensive playstyle that has become a hallmark of the red color identity in the game.
This specific version of the card was reimagined for the Secret Lair series, a line of curated, limited-run releases that highlight diverse artistic interpretations of iconic game elements. It features bold, striking illustrations by the acclaimed artist Yuko Shimizu, whose signature ink-wash style and dramatic composition were chosen to elevate the card from a standard functional component to a distinct collector's piece, reflecting the series' intent to bridge traditional tabletop gaming with contemporary fine art.
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