Magic: The Gathering

Skizzik

Invasion 169 • rare

Set: Invasion
Collector number: 169
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Ron Spencer
Market price: $0.71

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What it's worth

$0.71market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.61 – $0.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Invasion set, Skizzik represents a classic example of a high-risk, high-reward creature designed to apply immediate pressure to an opponent. Its ability to return to its owner's hand encourages strategic timing, making it a distinct choice for players who prioritize aggressive playstyles.

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Card face

What it does

Kicker red mana (You may pay an additional red mana as you cast this spell.)

Trample, haste

At the beginning of the end step, if this creature wasn't kicked, sacrifice it.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in October 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering, Skizzik was designed as a potent aggressive creature featuring the kicker mechanic. This mechanic allowed players to pay an additional cost when casting the spell to provide it with a temporary power boost, emphasizing the set's thematic focus on versatility and scaling options during the middle and late stages of gameplay.

The creature's striking illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, who utilized his signature bold, high-contrast style to depict the chaotic, elemental nature of the creature. Within the lore of the set, Skizzik represents the bizarre and destructive biology of the Phyrexians, and the card was well-received by players at the time for its efficiency as a red-aligned threat that could quickly shift the tempo of a match.

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About

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