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Batterskull
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #1206 · Mythic · released 2023-04-14
{5}
Artifact — Equipment
Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.)
Equipped creature gets +4/+4 and has vigilance and lifelink.
{3}: Return this Equipment to its owner's hand.
Equip {5}
Batterskull is a mythic artifact from Secret Lair Drop (2023). It has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2011 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $3.30 to $17.31 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$3.32
USD Foil$3.51
Format legality
Where you can play Batterskull in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $3.30 to $17.31 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secret Lair Drop at $3.30.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Phyrexia | 130 | Mythic | $5.16 | $17.31 |
| Grand Prix Promos | 2014 | Mythic | — | $5.39 |
| Magic Online Promos | 51930 | Mythic | — | — |
| Double Masters | 356 | Mythic | $10.72 | $11.39 |
| Double Masters | 234 | Mythic | $5.41 | $4.21 |
| Magic Online Promos | 82860 | Mythic | — | — |
| The List | NPH-130 | Mythic | $5.10 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 1206 | Mythic | $3.30 | $3.43 |
| Arena Anthology 3 | 20 | Mythic | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2020-08-07The ability to return Batterskull to its owner's hand can be activated only if Batterskull is on the battlefield. If Batterskull is no longer on the battlefield when the ability resolves, Batterskull remains in its new zone and isn't returned to its owner's hand.
- 2020-08-07The Germ token enters the battlefield as a 0/0 creature and the Equipment becomes attached to it before state-based actions would cause the token to die. Abilities that trigger as the token enters the battlefield see that a 0/0 creature entered the battlefield.
- 2020-08-07Like other Equipment, each Equipment with living weapon has an equip cost. You can pay this cost to attach an Equipment to another creature you control. Once the Germ token is no longer equipped, it will be put into your graveyard and subsequently cease to exist, unless another effect raises its toughness above 0.
- 2020-08-07If the Germ token is destroyed, the Equipment remains on the battlefield as with any other Equipment.
- 2020-08-07If the living weapon trigger causes two Germs to be created (due to an effect such as that of Doubling Season), the Equipment becomes attached to one of them. The other will be put into your graveyard and subsequently cease to exist, unless another effect raises its toughness above 0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Batterskull legal in Commander?
Yes — Batterskull is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Batterskull legal in?
Batterskull is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Batterskull been printed?
Batterskull has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2011 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Batterskull?
The cheapest printing is Secret Lair Drop (#1206) at about $3.30.
Who illustrated Batterskull?
This printing of Batterskull was illustrated by Mark Zug.