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Skewer the Critics — Secret Lair Drop #2051
Skewer the Critics is a rare Sorcery from Secret Lair Drop (2025), collector number 2051, illustrated by Yuko Shimizu.
Skewer the Critics price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 2051
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {2}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Yuko Shimizu
- Released
- 28 April 2025
What Skewer the Critics does
Spectacle {R} (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.)
Skewer the Critics deals 3 damage to any target.
Format legality
Other printings of Skewer the Critics
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2056 |  Skewer the Critics Sorcery | Secret Lair Drop 2025 | Rare | €4.14 foil |
| RNA-115 |  Skewer the Critics Sorcery | The List 2024 | Common | $0.28 |
| 26 |  Skewer the Critics Sorcery | Breaking News 2024 | Uncommon | €0.11 |
| 340 |  Skewer the Critics Sorcery | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Common | €0.25 |
| 124 |  Skewer the Critics Sorcery | Ravnica Remastered 2024 | Common | €0.13 |
| 115 |  Skewer the Critics Sorcery | Ravnica Allegiance 2019 | Common | €0.21 |
All 7 Skewer the Critics printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Skewer the Critics from Secret Lair Drop worth?
About €2.38 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €2.72 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Skewer the Critics are there?
7 English paper printings, from Ravnica Allegiance to Secret Lair Drop. The cheapest right now is the Breaking News printing.
Is Skewer the Critics legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Skewer the Critics (Secret Lair Drop)?
Yuko Shimizu.
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