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Crush of Tentacles
SORCERY Mythic
Oath of the Gatewatch EDHREC #12,001
$2.31
-10.8%
7 days
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Crush of Tentacles price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.31.
Crush of Tentacles Price Summary
Crush of Tentacles's current headline price is $2.31.
Crush of Tentacles Printings & Prices
2 printings
Crush of Tentacles has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Crush of Tentacles: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | POGW #53s | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | OGW #53 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | OGW #53 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #53 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | OGW #53 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Crush of Tentacles Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Surge {3}{U}{U} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Return all nonland permanents to their owners' hands. If this spell's surge cost was paid, create an 8/8 blue Octopus creature token.
Crush of Tentacles is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Crush of Tentacles Rulings
5 most recent
- Jan 22, 2016 All other nonland permanents will already be in their owners' hands by the time the Octopus token is created. Any triggered abilities or abilities that would have otherwise affected that Octopus won't be around to matter.
- Jan 22, 2016 Casting a spell for its surge cost doesn't change its mana cost or its mana value.
- Jan 22, 2016 For some cards, surge represents only an alternative cost, a discount that applies if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn. Other cards, like Reckless Bushwhacker, have additional abilities or effects if you paid the surge cost to cast the spell.
- Jan 22, 2016 If an instant or sorcery spell cast for its surge cost is copied, the copy is also considered to have had its surge cost paid.
- Jan 22, 2016 The other spell that you or a teammate cast can be one that's resolved, one that was countered, or (for instants with surge) one that's still on the stack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Crush of Tentacles has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| POGW #53s | 2016-01-22 | Mythic | Prerelease |
| OGW #53 | 2016-01-22 | Mythic | Standard |
| OGW #53 | 2016-01-22 | Mythic | Standard |
POGW #53s Crush of Tentacles in Commander
Crush of Tentacles is the #12,001 most-played card on EDHREC, down 378 places over the last 30 days.
Crush of Tentacles FAQ
How much is Crush of Tentacles worth?
Crush of Tentacles is worth about $2.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Crush of Tentacles legal in Commander?
Yes — Crush of Tentacles is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Crush of Tentacles been reprinted?
Yes — Crush of Tentacles has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Crush of Tentacles cheap?
Crush of Tentacles trades at about $2.31 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,001 on EDHREC).