Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Crystal Shard is $1.39 (MRD #159), and the most expensive is $10.49 (TSR #393, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.19, down 1.4% over 7 days, up 1.4% over 30 days, up 45.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.23 (2026).
Crystal Shard Printings & Prices
Crystal Shard has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Crystal Shard: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.20 cash for TSR #393 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSR #393 | Foil | $7.20 | $17.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | TSR #393 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #159 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MRD #159 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #159 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MRD-159 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #159 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #393 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #393 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #159 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.79 | 90% |
Crystal Shard Rules Text & Legality
{3}, {T} or {U}, {T}: Return target creature to its owner's hand unless its controller pays {1}.
Crystal Shard is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Crystal Shard Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 You can pay either of the two costs (but not both at the same time) to activate the ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Crystal Shard has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MRD-159 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSR #393 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| TSR #393 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard |
| MRD #159 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MRD #159 | 2003-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #MRD-159 
TSR #393 
MRD #159 Crystal Shard in Commander
Crystal Shard is the #5,937 most-played card on EDHREC, down 111 places over the last 30 days.
Crystal Shard FAQ
How much is Crystal Shard worth?
Crystal Shard is worth about $2.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.39 to $10.49 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Crystal Shard legal in Commander?
Yes — Crystal Shard is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Crystal Shard been reprinted?
Yes — Crystal Shard has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Crystal Shard cheap?
Crystal Shard trades at about $2.19 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,937 on EDHREC).