Magic: The Gathering

Skinthinner

Commander 2019 129 • common

Set: Commander 2019
Collector number: 129
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.30

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$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.17 – $0.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature card, Skinthinner offers a straightforward, accessible utility that helps anchor a deck's consistency. Its presence in this collection highlights the foundational role that versatile, reliable cards play in shaping the experience of a game.

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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 2019 as part of the Commander 2019 set, specifically within the Merciless Rage deck. This set was designed to expand the Commander format, featuring mechanics like madness and flashback that encouraged graveyard synergy. As a card within a preconstructed deck, it was created to provide functional utility, specifically serving as a repeatable removal tool that leverages the morph mechanic to surprise opponents during combat.

The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator known for his long-standing contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Walker’s signature style—characterized by gritty, high-contrast imagery and a focus on horror-inflected creature design—perfectly suits the macabre nature of the Skinthinner, which is depicted as a jagged, otherworldly entity. Upon release, the card was received as a solid, budget-friendly inclusion for graveyard-focused decks, prized more for its strategic versatility than for aesthetic flair or rarity.

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