Ancient Crab
Ancient Crab is a Common Creature — Crab from Oath of the Gatewatch (50) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ancient Crab suits collectors and players working on Oath of the Gatewatch 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 Ancient Crab from Oath of the Gatewatch?
Ancient Crab is a Creature — Crab in Oath of the Gatewatch numbered 50. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Ancient Crab (50) from Oath of the Gatewatch should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch.
What is Ancient Crab worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Ancient Crab. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Oath of the Gatewatch |
|---|---|
| Number | 50 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.20 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.07 |
| cardmarket | $0.07 |
| foil | $0.20 |
| Normal | $0.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Ancient Crab?
Ancient Crab is a Common printing in Oath of the Gatewatch. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Ancient Crab?
Ancient Crab lists as Creature — Crab. Artist: Steve Prescott This printing is from Oath of the Gatewatch. Collector number 50 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2016. Part of the Battle for Zendikar series.
Cactaur's take
Ancient Crab (50) from Oath of the Gatewatch should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Ancient Crab is catalogued as Common Creature — Crab in Oath of the Gatewatch, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.14).
- Mana cost {1}{U}{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 Ancient Crab from Oath of the Gatewatch?
Ancient Crab is a Common Creature — Crab from Oath of the Gatewatch numbered 50 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ancient Crab worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Ancient Crab. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ancient Crab?
Ancient Crab is catalogued as Common in Oath of the Gatewatch. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ancient Crab legal in Commander or Standard?
Ancient Crab 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 Ancient Crab near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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