Skyshroud Ranger
Tempest 256 • common
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 256
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Steve Luke
- Market price
- $0.48
What it does
tap: You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
"Just as you see the grave and remember the friend, I see this forest and remember Llanowar."— Mirri of the *Weatherlight*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Skyshroud Ranger on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Skyshroud Ranger was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Created by Wizards of the Coast, this set is widely regarded by players for introducing mechanics such as buyback and shadow, which significantly deepened the game's strategic complexity. The card depicts a member of the elven scouts inhabiting the Skyshroud Forest on the plane of Rath, reflecting the expansion's focus on the conflict between the Phyrexians and the local inhabitants.
The artwork for this card was provided by Melissa Benson, an illustrator known for her contributions to the early years of the game. Benson’s style often featured a distinctive, painterly aesthetic that helped define the visual identity of Magic during the late 1990s. The Skyshroud Ranger was designed as a low-cost utility creature, and it became a notable piece in the game's history for its role in enabling faster resource development, specifically by allowing players to put additional land cards into play early in a match.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Skyshroud Ranger
Skyshroud Ranger is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Tempest 256 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. Collectors on collecto.rs track this card publicly, with photos, condition and acquisition notes.
How many collectors track Skyshroud Ranger on collecto.rs?
Skyshroud Ranger is tracked publicly on collecto.rs. Each collector's profile links to their full collection, their notes, and (when shared) their acquisition history.
Can I track my own copy of Skyshroud Ranger?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Skyshroud Ranger catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Skyshroud Ranger is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Where can I see real photos of Skyshroud Ranger?
Click any collector below to see their public Skyshroud Ranger entry — photos, condition, edition, and (when shared) acquisition cost.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
