Magic: The Gathering

Skull of Orm

The Dark 109 • uncommon

Set: The Dark
Collector number: 109
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Tom Wänerstrand
Market price: $3.11

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What it's worth

$3.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$3.11 – $3.34 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an artifact card from this specific set, the Skull of Orm represents a distinct chapter in the history of card gaming. Collectors prize this uncommon piece for its unique aesthetic, which is defined by its characteristic illustrative style.

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What it does

5 generic mana, tap: Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to your hand.

Though lifeless, the Skull still possessed a strange power over the flow of magic.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Skull of Orm was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the fourth expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed during a period of rapid growth for the game, The Dark was themed around grim, gothic folklore and horror archetypes. As an artifact card, it reflects the set's experimental approach to mechanics, aiming to provide utility through card interaction rather than direct combat effectiveness.

The card’s visual identity was crafted by artist Tom Wänerstrand, who contributed numerous illustrations to early Magic sets. His aesthetic for the piece captures the macabre, high-fantasy tone prevalent in mid-90s gaming art, utilizing a moody, textured style that defined the visual language of the era. Upon its release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, noted more for its thematic resonance with the set’s dark narrative than for competitive dominance.

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About

About Skull of Orm

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