Skullcage
Archenemy 115 • uncommon
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, this artifact deals 2 damage to that player unless they have exactly three or exactly four cards in hand.
Only a focused mind can survive it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skullcage was released in 2010 as part of the Archenemy expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set introduced a unique multiplayer format where one player takes on the role of the Archenemy, utilizing a specialized deck of oversized Scheme cards. Designed to balance the game's mechanics against the inherent disadvantage of a one-versus-many setup, the card was intended to penalize opponents for holding onto excessive resources, fitting the thematic role of a cruel, punishing antagonist.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Warren Mahy, whose dark, visceral aesthetic emphasizes the artifact’s menacing utility. By creating a visual representation of a restrictive, jagged cage, Mahy successfully communicated the card's function as a static deterrent. Upon release, the set was well-received for its innovative approach to casual multiplayer play, and while the card itself is niche, it remains a recognized piece of the Archenemy card pool designed to force strategic adjustments in long-form matches.
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About Skullcage
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