Crystacean
Crystacean is a Common Creature — Crab from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (46) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Crystacean suits collectors and players working on Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Crystacean from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Crystacean is a Creature — Crab in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 46. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Crystacean (46) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths.
What is Crystacean worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Crystacean. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths |
|---|---|
| Number | 46 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.29 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Crystacean?
Crystacean is a Common printing in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Crystacean?
Crystacean lists as Creature — Crab with keywords Flash. Artist: Mathias Kollros. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 46 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Crystacean (46) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Crystacean is catalogued as Common Creature — Crab in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.29; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Crab help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Crystacean from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Crystacean is a Common Creature — Crab from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 46 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Crystacean worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Crystacean. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Crystacean?
Crystacean is catalogued as Common in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Crystacean legal in Commander or Standard?
Crystacean shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Crystacean near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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