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Skewer the Critics 
Sorcery
Oracle Text
Spectacle (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.
(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
PioneerModernLegacyVintagePauperDuel Commander
Competitive Play by Format
Top 8 decklists that played Skewer the Critics, by format.
| Format | Decks 30d | Avg 30d | Decks 12mo | Avg 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Commander | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Modern | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3.2 |
Details
- Set
- Breaking News
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana value
- 3
- Collector #
- 26
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Recent Top-8 Decks Playing Skewer the Critics
3
Final: 3 | Swiss: 2
Main Deck
Creatures (13)
Sorceries (21)
Lands (19)
Sideboard
8
Final: 8 | Swiss: 7
Main Deck
Creatures (12)
Sorceries (16)
Enchantments (4)
Lands (20)
Sideboard
4
Final: 4 | Swiss: 6
Main Deck
Creatures (12)
Lands (20)
Sideboard
8
Final: 8 | Swiss: 8
Main Deck
Creatures (33)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
Sorceries (13)
Instants (13)
Lands (38)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (32)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Memnite
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Cemetery Gatekeeper
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Slickshot Show-Off
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Reckless Bushwhacker
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Fury
- 1 Pinnacle Monk
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Embereth Veteran
- 1 Falkenrath Gorger
- 1 Falkenrath Pit Fighter
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Soul-Scar Mage
- 1 Vexing Devil
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
- 1 Icehide Golem
Sorceries (13)
Instants (18)
Lands (33)
Sideboard
4
Final: 4 | Swiss: 4
Main Deck
Creatures (9)
Sorceries (15)
Lands (20)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (32)
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Fury
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Amped Raptor
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Cemetery Gatekeeper
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Dreadhorde Arcanist
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Reckless Stormseeker
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Hazoret the Fervent
- 1 Pinnacle Monk
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Ash Zealot
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
- 1 Razorkin Needlehead
- 1 Stigma Lasher
Sorceries (8)
Instants (18)
Lands (35)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Barbarian Ring
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Horizon of Progress
- 1 Lazotep Quarry
- 1 Mishra's Factory
- 1 Mutavault
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Ramunap Ruins
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 20 Snow-Covered Mountain
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Talon Gates of Madara
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
6
Final: 6 | Swiss: 2
Main Deck
Creatures (33)
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
Sorceries (13)
Instants (13)
Lands (38)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (8)
Sorceries (20)
Main Deck
Creatures (12)
Sorceries (12)
Instants (13)
Enchantments (4)
Lands (19)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (27)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Cemetery Gatekeeper
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Fear of Missing Out
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Slickshot Show-Off
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Fury
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Ash Zealot
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
- 1 Razorkin Needlehead
Sorceries (11)
Instants (18)
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (4)
Planeswalkers (2)
Lands (35)
Sideboard
6
Final: 6 | Swiss: 4
Main Deck
Creatures (34)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Slickshot Show-Off
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
Sorceries (14)
Instants (12)
Lands (36)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (26)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Searslicer Goblin
- 1 Slickshot Show-Off
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Pinnacle Monk
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Soul-Scar Mage
- 1 Vexing Devil
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
- 1 Razorkin Needlehead
Sorceries (16)
Instants (18)
- 1 Incinerate
- 1 Lightning Strike
- 1 Searing Spear
- 1 Flare of Duplication
- 1 Ghostfire Slice
- 1 Fireblast
- 1 Pyrokinesis
- 1 Burst Lightning
- 1 Collateral Damage
- 1 Galvanic Discharge
- 1 Lightning Bolt
- 1 Monstrous Rage
- 1 Play with Fire
- 1 Shard Volley
- 1 Spikefield Hazard
- 1 Tarfire
- 1 Searing Blaze
- 1 Searing Blood
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (5)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (32)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Barbarian Ring
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Horizon of Progress
- 1 Mishra's Factory
- 1 Mountain
- 1 Mountain
- 1 Mountain
- 2 Mountain
- 2 Mountain
- 2 Mountain
- 2 Mountain
- 1 Mountain
- 1 Mountain
- 4 Mountain
- 1 Mutavault
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Ramunap Ruins
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Talon Gates of Madara
- 1 Wooded Foothills
Sideboard
2
Final: 2 | Swiss: 7
Main Deck
Creatures (33)
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
Sorceries (13)
Instants (13)
Lands (38)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (33)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
Sorceries (13)
Instants (13)
Lands (38)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (16)
Sorceries (8)
Instants (13)
Enchantments (4)
Lands (19)
Sideboard
7
Final: 7 | Swiss: 7
Main Deck
Creatures (34)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Slickshot Show-Off
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
Sorceries (14)
Instants (12)
Lands (36)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (33)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Bomat Courier
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Charming Scoundrel
- 1 Cunning Coyote
- 1 Earthshaker Khenra
- 1 Emberheart Challenger
- 1 Feldon, Ronom Excavator
- 1 Fugitive Codebreaker
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Reckless Pyrosurfer
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Viashino Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Rampaging Ferocidon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Squee, Dubious Monarch
- 1 Sunspine Lynx
- 1 Cacophony Scamp
- 1 Fanatical Firebrand
- 1 Ghitu Lavarunner
- 1 Goblin Bushwhacker
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Hired Claw
- 1 Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Phoenix Chick
- 1 Sawblade Scamp
- 1 Voldaren Epicure
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
Sorceries (13)
Instants (13)
Lands (38)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (12)
Sorceries (12)
Instants (11)
Enchantments (4)
Lands (21)
Sideboard
Main Deck
Creatures (26)
- 1 Headliner Scarlett
- 1 Bloodthirsty Adversary
- 1 Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
- 1 Loyal Apprentice
- 1 Robber of the Rich
- 1 Slickshot Show-Off
- 1 Seasoned Pyromancer
- 1 Bonecrusher Giant
- 1 Broadside Bombardiers
- 1 Detective's Phoenix
- 1 Laelia, the Blade Reforged
- 1 Magus of the Moon
- 1 Screaming Nemesis
- 1 Simian Spirit Guide
- 1 Pyrogoyf
- 1 Fury
- 1 Pinnacle Monk
- 1 Dragon's Rage Channeler
- 1 Goblin Guide
- 1 Grim Lavamancer
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Soul-Scar Mage
- 1 Vexing Devil
- 1 Zurgo Bellstriker
- 1 Eidolon of the Great Revel
- 1 Razorkin Needlehead
Sorceries (16)
Instants (18)
- 1 Incinerate
- 1 Lightning Strike
- 1 Searing Spear
- 1 Flare of Duplication
- 1 Ghostfire Slice
- 1 Fireblast
- 1 Pyrokinesis
- 1 Burst Lightning
- 1 Collateral Damage
- 1 Galvanic Discharge
- 1 Lightning Bolt
- 1 Monstrous Rage
- 1 Play with Fire
- 1 Shard Volley
- 1 Spikefield Hazard
- 1 Tarfire
- 1 Searing Blaze
- 1 Searing Blood
Artifacts (1)
Enchantments (5)
Planeswalkers (1)
Lands (32)
- 1 Arena of Glory
- 1 Arid Mesa
- 1 Barbarian Ring
- 1 Bloodstained Mire
- 1 Den of the Bugbear
- 1 Horizon of Progress
- 1 Mishra's Factory
- 7 Mountain
- 2 Mountain
- 3 Mountain
- 5 Mountain
- 1 Mutavault
- 1 Prismatic Vista
- 1 Ramunap Ruins
- 1 Scalding Tarn
- 1 Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
- 1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
- 1 Talon Gates of Madara
- 1 Wooded Foothills
