Chromeshell Crab
Chromeshell Crab Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Chromeshell Crab is $0.30 (LGN #32), and the most expensive is $13.47 (LGN #32, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, up 6.7% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 33.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Chromeshell Crab Printings & Prices
Chromeshell Crab has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Chromeshell Crab: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.00 cash for LGN #32 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LGN #32 | Foil | $9.00 | $14.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LGN #32 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LGN #32 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| starcitygames | LGN #32 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LGN #32 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| starcitygames | C19 #81 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMD #41 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #41 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | C19 #81 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Chromeshell Crab Rules Text & Legality
Morph {4}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, you may exchange control of target creature you control and target creature an opponent controls.
Chromeshell Crab is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Chromeshell Crab Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The creatures can’t attack until you start a turn with them under your control. So you can’t swap and then attack.
- Oct 4, 2004 The exchange fails if either target is not still on the battlefield at that time.
- Oct 4, 2004 The exchange fails if either you no longer control your creature or the other creature is now controlled by you.
- Oct 4, 2004 The trigger occurs when you use the Morph ability to turn the card face up, or when an effect turns it face up. It will not trigger on being revealed or on leaving the battlefield.
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose the two target creatures when the triggered ability is put onto the stack. You do not have to choose Chromeshell Crab. You choose whether or not to do the exchange on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Chromeshell Crab has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C19 #81 | 2019-08-23 | Rare | Standard |
| CMD #41 | 2011-06-17 | Rare | Standard |
| LGN #32 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
| LGN #32 | 2003-02-03 | Rare | Standard |
C19 #81 
CMD #41 
LGN #32 Chromeshell Crab in Commander
Chromeshell Crab is the #9,557 most-played card on EDHREC, down 131 places over the last 30 days.
Chromeshell Crab FAQ
How much is Chromeshell Crab worth?
Chromeshell Crab is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $13.47 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Chromeshell Crab legal in Commander?
Yes — Chromeshell Crab is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Chromeshell Crab been reprinted?
Yes — Chromeshell Crab has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Chromeshell Crab cheap?
Chromeshell Crab trades at about $0.32 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,557 on EDHREC).