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Crystal Shard
ARTIFACT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #6,099
$1.42
-4.7%
7 days
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Crystal Shard price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.42.
Crystal Shard Price Summary
Crystal Shard's current headline price is $1.42.
Crystal Shard Printings & Prices
3 printings
Crystal Shard has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Crystal Shard: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #393 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSR #393 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #393 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MRD #159 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #159 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #159 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #393 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #159 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #393 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MRD-159 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Crystal Shard Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{3}, {T} or {U}, {T}: Return target creature to its owner's hand unless its controller pays {1}.
"The vedalken know it is not of this world, so they know that this world is not the only one."
Crystal Shard is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Crystal Shard Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
5 printings
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 |
TSR #393 
MRD #159 Crystal Shard in Commander
Crystal Shard is the #6,099 most-played card on EDHREC, down 162 places over the last 30 days.
Crystal Shard FAQ
How much is Crystal Shard worth?
Crystal Shard is worth about $1.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $1.42 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,099 on EDHREC).