Skulking Fugitive
Creature — Horror Mercenary
When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.
- CMC
- 3
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- B
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Price
- $0.12
- EDHREC rank
- #30514
Skulking Fugitive is a 3/1 for two mana with a punishing downside: it must attack each turn if able, and it gets sacrificed if it ever becomes the target of a spell or ability. The body is efficient, but the combination of forced attacks and self-sacrifice on targeting makes it a liability in nearly every context.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | not legal |
| pioneer | not legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
Skulking Fugitive sees essentially no competitive play across any format it's legal in. In Commander, a 3/1 that can't be buffed, equipped, or targeted without dying is almost unplayable — the format revolves around interacting with your own creatures. In Pauper and Legacy, aggressive commons have far fewer restrictions and far more reliable upsides, so Skulking Fugitive doesn't make the cut there either. It's legal in Vintage and Oathbreaker, but neither format gives it a home.
Key Combos
Combo lines featuring this card
Price Context
Current price
$0.12 bulk tier
At $0.12, Skulking Fugitive is deep bulk — the price reflects the demand, which is close to none. Don't expect that to change; the card has no combo applications or niche roles that would drive a buyout.
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Sources
Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.