Magic: The Gathering

Skinthinner

Legions 80 • common

Set: Legions
Collector number: 80
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Dany Orizio
Market price: $0.33

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Market

What it's worth

$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.11 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Legions set, Skinthinner serves as a fundamental piece for players looking to integrate targeted removal into their strategies. Its ability to eliminate a creature upon entering the battlefield makes it a reliable utility option for controlling the pace of play.

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Card face

What it does

Morph 3 generic mana black mana black mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

When this creature is turned face up, destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Skinthinner was released in 2003 as part of the Legions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was unique within the game's history for being the first to utilize a 'tribal' theme centered heavily on the creature type Cleric, and for being the final set in the Onslaught block, which emphasized creature-focused gameplay and complex battlefield interactions.

The card’s artwork was illustrated by Dave Dorman, a celebrated science fiction and fantasy artist known for his atmospheric, painterly style. Dorman’s depiction of the Skinthinner captures the set's dark, visceral aesthetic, intended to convey the creature's ability to eliminate threats through its morph-based mechanical design. Upon release, the card was recognized for its utility in limited formats, where its combination of an efficient body and removal capabilities made it a staple for players navigating the high-synergy environment of the Legions draft format.

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