Magic: The Gathering

Skullcrack

Breaking News 27 • rare

Set: Breaking News
Collector number: 27
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Mark A. Nelson
Market price: $0.25

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What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.23 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare instant, this card allows players to intervene at crucial moments, effectively punishing opponents who rely on damage prevention or life gain. Its status as a rare find makes it a distinctive inclusion for those looking to disrupt standard defensive strategies during play.

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What it does

Players can't gain life this turn. Damage can't be prevented this turn. Skullcrack deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.

Sterling Enforcer Can't Stand Heat, or at All

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

Skullcrack was released in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set titled Outlaws of Thunder Junction. The card belongs to the Breaking News bonus sheet, a curated collection of reprints designed with a stylized, vintage newspaper aesthetic to complement the set's high-stakes, Western-themed narrative. This specific version features unique, pulpy typography and thematic borders that evoke the feeling of a crime report or sensational headline from the turn of the century.

The artwork for this iteration was created by Mark A. Nelson, a seasoned illustrator known for his dark and visceral aesthetic within the fantasy gaming sphere. Nelson aimed to capture the disruptive, aggressive nature of the card—which prevents players from gaining life and stops damage prevention—by depicting a brutal, skull-shattering impact. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for both its mechanical utility in competitive formats and its distinctive, collector-focused visual presentation.

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About

About Skullcrack

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