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
- $1.86
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 in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering set Ravnica Allegiance, where it functioned as a common-rarity burn spell designed to evoke the chaotic, flavor-rich style of the Rakdos cult. The card features the 'spectacle' mechanic, allowing players to cast it for a reduced cost if an opponent has been dealt damage, which aligns mechanically and narratively with the aesthetic of the Rakdos guild's violent performances.
This specific iteration, numbered 2051, was released as part of a Secret Lair drop series. These drops are curated, limited-release collections that provide alternative, highly stylized art for existing cards. The design for this version focuses on bold, thematic illustrations that depart from the standard card frame to appeal to collectors and players interested in unique visual representations of Magic’s diverse lore.
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