Magic: The Gathering

Skittering Skirge

Beatdown Box Set 31 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 31
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Ron Spencer
Market price: $0.42

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$0.42market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.39 – $0.42 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a creature from the Beatdown Box Set, this card serves as a functional piece of gameplay history defined by its common rarity. Its presence in a specialized collection highlights the distinct aesthetic brought to the game by the artist, Ron Spencer.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

When you cast a creature spell, sacrifice this creature.

The imps' warbling cries echo through Phyrexia's towers like those of mourning doves in a cathedral.

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

The Skittering Skirge was originally released in the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion before being reprinted in the 2000 Beatdown Box Set. The card was designed as a high-risk, high-reward creature for black decks, featuring a low mana cost balanced by the requirement to sacrifice a creature if the player did not cast any spells during their turn. This mechanic reflects the aggressive, dark aesthetic of the Phyrexians during the storyline of the Urza block.

The artwork for this printing was provided by Ron Spencer, a prominent illustrator known for his gritty and visceral style within the early years of Magic: The Gathering. Spencer utilized high-contrast shadows and sharp, jagged lines to emphasize the terrifying, spindly nature of the Skirge. Upon its inclusion in the Beatdown Box Set—a thematic product designed to highlight aggressive playstyles—the card became a staple for players looking to pressure their opponents early in the game.

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