Skill Borrower
Artifact Creature — Human Wizard · Rare
Skill Borrower is currently worth about $0.34 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Artifact Creature — Human Wizard
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Shelly Wan
- P/T
- 1/3
Playability
#24383 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara | 56 | Rare | $0.34 | $2.43 |
Price intelligence
Shards of Alara #56 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.43 | $0.34 | 2026-08-08 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.34 – $2.43 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Skill Borrower worth?
Skill Borrower is currently worth about $0.34 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.34 to $2.43 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Skill Borrower printed in?
Skill Borrower has been printed in 1 set, including Shards of Alara.
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Is Skill Borrower legal in Commander?
Yes — Skill Borrower is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Skill Borrower legal in Modern?
Yes — Skill Borrower is legal in Modern.
Is Skill Borrower on the Reserved List?
No — Skill Borrower is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shards of Alara
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