Skullbriar, the Walking Grave
The List CMD-227 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CMD-227
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $1.74
What it does
Haste
Whenever Skullbriar deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Counters remain on Skullbriar as it moves to any zone other than a player's hand or library.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave first appeared in the 2011 Commander product line as a marquee legendary creature designed to showcase the unique mechanics of the Golgari color identity. The card was conceptualized by Wizards of the Coast to highlight the permanence of counters on creatures, effectively creating a thematic link between death and persistent growth. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating selection of cards reprinted in Set Boosters—serves to keep this popular commander accessible to players who may have missed its original release.
The visual identity of Skullbriar was brought to life by artist Nils Hamm, who sought to capture the visceral decay and biological resilience inherent to a creature composed of skeletal remains and sentient vegetation. The illustration features a tangle of bone and bramble, successfully conveying an aesthetic of dark, naturalistic horror that fits well within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It has been warmly received by the Commander community for its aggressive design and the distinct strategic challenge it presents during gameplay.
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