Skullclamp
The List C17-222 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- C17-222
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $6.46
What it does
Equipped creature gets +1/-1.
Whenever equipped creature dies, draw two cards.
Equip 1 generic mana
The mind is a beautiful bounty encased in an annoying bone container.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernBanned
- LegacyBanned
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Skullclamp was originally introduced in the 2004 set Darksteel. It was designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team with the intention of being a utility card for aggressive creature decks, but its mana cost and powerful card-draw ability were significantly underestimated during testing. The resulting card became so dominant in tournament play that it necessitated a rare emergency ban in several competitive formats shortly after its release, cementing its reputation as one of the most powerful artifacts in the history of the game.
This specific iteration of the card features updated artwork by Daniel Ljunggren, appearing as part of 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from throughout Magic's history that can be found in Set Boosters. Ljunggren’s illustration reimagines the iconic device with modern aesthetic sensibilities while maintaining the brutal, mechanical essence of the original design. It remains a sought-after piece for players who appreciate the card's complex legacy and its continued relevance in casual and Commander formats.
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