Magic: The Gathering

Skittering Horror

Beatdown Box Set 30 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 30
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $0.31

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Market

What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.11 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within its set, this creature represents a foundational element for players looking to bolster their decks with reliable, low-cost threats. Its presence in this collection highlights the importance of the smaller, persistent forces that keep the flow of a game moving forward.

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Card face

What it does

When you cast a creature spell, sacrifice this creature.

"This monstrosity will do—for now."— Davvol, Evincar of Rath

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Skittering Horror was released in 2000 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Beatdown Box Set. This product was designed as a thematic duel-deck experience, intended to provide ready-to-play decks for beginners and casual players alike. The card itself represents the horror archetype within the game's mechanics, utilizing a design aesthetic consistent with the dark, gothic fantasy themes prevalent in late 90s Magic expansions.

The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a prominent illustrator known for his significant contributions to the DC Vertigo imprint, particularly his foundational character designs for The Sandman series. Dringenberg's style on this piece emphasizes the grotesque and unsettling nature of the creature, aligning with the artistic shift toward more atmospheric and painterly illustrations that defined the era of the game's visual evolution.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Skittering HorrorUrza's Destiny · #70 · common · 1999$0.15

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About

About Skittering Horror

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