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Skullclamp
Skullclamp is a colorless artifact that counts as card draw. It appears in the recommended lists of 459 commanders, and 11% of colorless decks run it.
Type: Artifact — Equipment
Cost: 1
Color identity: Colorless
Reference price: €4.26
Oldest printing: Darksteel
Role in the deck: card draw
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nighthawk, Dark Defender | White | 100% | +83% |
| Jacob Frye | Black | 100% | +78% |
| The Locust God | Red · Blue | 78% | +72% |
| Victor Mancha, Runaway | Colorless | 75% | +70% |
| Minn, Wily Illusionist | Blue | 73% | +67% |
| The Astonishing Ant-Man | Green · Blue | 66% | +64% |
| Sokka and Suki | Red · Blue · White | 74% | +64% |
| Gimli, Mournful Avenger | Green · Red | 63% | +59% |
| The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl | Green | 63% | +57% |
| Zurzoth, Chaos Rider | Red | 74% | +57% |
| Kasla, the Broken Halo | Red · Blue · White | 67% | +57% |
| Prossh, Skyraider of Kher | Black · Green · Red | 70% | +56% |
| Zurgo Stormrender | Black · Red · White | 85% | +56% |
| Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder | Black | 78% | +56% |
| Sabin, Master Monk | Red | 72% | +55% |
| Purphoros, God of the Forge | Red | 72% | +55% |
| Koll, the Forgemaster | Red · White | 69% | +54% |
| The Jolly Balloon Man | Red · White | 69% | +54% |
| Caesar, Legion's Emperor | Black · Red · White | 82% | +53% |
| Sai, Master Thopterist | Blue | 59% | +53% |
| Mister Immortal | Green | 59% | +53% |
| Wort, Boggart Auntie | Black · Red | 62% | +52% |
| Teysa Karlov | Black · White | 78% | +51% |
| Nemata, Grove Guardian | Green | 56% | +51% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Tokens · 350 Aristocrats · 189 Aggro · 159 +1/+1 Counters · 155 Combo · 134 Sacrifice · 117 Reanimator · 101 Artifacts · 83
Known combos with Skullclamp
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- The Locust God + Skullclamp + Ashnod's Altar → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite colorless mana, Near-infinite creature tokens with haste
- The Locust God + Skullclamp + Cryptolith Rite → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite colored mana
- The Locust God + Skullclamp + Phyrexian Altar → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite death triggers, Near-infinite creature ETB
- Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter + Dross Scorpion + Skullclamp + Liquimetal Torque → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite death triggers
- Myr Battlesphere + Eldrazi Displacer + Krark-Clan Ironworks + Skullclamp → Infinite card draw, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers
- Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter + Dross Scorpion + Skullclamp + Liquimetal Coating → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite death triggers
- Nadir Kraken + Skullclamp + Ashnod's Altar + Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter + Dross Scorpion + Skullclamp + Biotransference → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite death triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Skullclamp?
It is in the recommended lists of 459 commanders, with an average inclusion of 42% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Nighthawk, Dark Defender · Jacob Frye · The Locust God. Overall, 11% of colorless decks run it.
How much does Skullclamp cost?
Its reference price is €4.26 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Skullclamp have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is The Locust God + Skullclamp + Ashnod's Altar. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Skullclamp in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.