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Skullclamp
Skullclamp is a colorless artifact that counts as card draw. It appears in the recommended lists of 498 commanders, and 11% of colorless decks run it.
Type: Artifact — Equipment
Cost: 1
Color identity: Colorless
Reference price: €4.70
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% |
| Worf, Chief Tactical Officer | White | 100% | +83% |
| Jacob Frye | Black | 100% | +78% |
| The Locust God | Red · Blue | 78% | +72% |
| Minn, Wily Illusionist | Blue | 74% | +67% |
| The Astonishing Ant-Man | Green · Blue | 66% | +64% |
| Ginger, Queen of Sweets | Colorless | 68% | +63% |
| Sokka and Suki | Red · Blue · White | 74% | +63% |
| Victor Mancha, Runaway | Colorless | 67% | +61% |
| Weatherlight Compleated | Colorless | 65% | +60% |
| Gimli, Mournful Avenger | Green · Red | 63% | +60% |
| Ekthi, Contaminator Priest | White | 75% | +58% |
| Mister Immortal | Green | 64% | +57% |
| Zurzoth, Chaos Rider | Red | 74% | +57% |
| The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl | Green | 63% | +56% |
| Prossh, Skyraider of Kher | Black · Green · Red | 71% | +56% |
| Sabin, Master Monk | Red | 73% | +56% |
| Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder | Black | 78% | +56% |
| Zurgo Stormrender | Black · Red · White | 85% | +56% |
| Kasla, the Broken Halo | Red · Blue · White | 66% | +55% |
| Purphoros, God of the Forge | Red | 72% | +55% |
| The Jolly Balloon Man | Red · White | 69% | +54% |
| Caesar, Legion's Emperor | Black · Red · White | 82% | +53% |
| Koll, the Forgemaster | Red · White | 67% | +53% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Tokens · 379 Aristocrats · 190 Aggro · 169 +1/+1 Counters · 168 Combo · 145 Sacrifice · 118 Reanimator · 101 Artifacts · 97
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
- Gravecrawler + Skirge Familiar + Skullclamp → Infinite self-discard triggers, Near-infinite creature ETB, Infinite draw 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 498 commanders, with an average inclusion of 42% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Nighthawk, Dark Defender · Worf, Chief Tactical Officer · Jacob Frye. Overall, 11% of colorless decks run it.
How much does Skullclamp cost?
Its reference price is €4.70 (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.