Skeleton Shard #242 – Mirrodin (Uncommon)

Magic: The Gathering · Mirrodin · Uncommon

Skeleton Shard #242 Price

Skeleton Shard (#242, Uncommon) from Mirrodin is worth $0.24 to $5.20 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.90.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $5.20
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.90
30-day change: −14.3%
Printings: 2

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Skeleton Shard prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$5.20	€0.90
Normal	$0.24	€0.17

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Mirrodin
Card number: 242
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: October 3, 2003
Illustrator: Doug Chaffee
Type line: Artifact
Rules text: 3, T or B, T: Return target artifact creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Flavor text: Metal permeates the marrow of every bone in Mephidross—except one.

Skeleton Shard: common questions

How much is Skeleton Shard #242 worth?

Skeleton Shard (#242, Uncommon) from Mirrodin is worth $0.24 to $5.20 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.90.

What set is Skeleton Shard from?

Skeleton Shard is card 242 in Mirrodin, released October 3, 2003. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Doug Chaffee.

Is Skeleton Shard going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $6.07 (September 5, 2026) to $5.20 (October 3, 2026), a change of −14.3%. The 30-day low was $5.20 and the high $6.07.

How do I check what my Skeleton Shard is worth?

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