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Purple-Crystal Crab
CREATURE — CRAB Common
Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling EDHREC #14,978
$0.25
+4.2%
7 days
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Purple-Crystal Crab price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Purple-Crystal Crab Price Summary
Purple-Crystal Crab's current headline price is $0.25.
Purple-Crystal Crab Printings & Prices
3 printings
Purple-Crystal Crab has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Purple-Crystal Crab: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GS1 #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #GS1-3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #347 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GS1 #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #347 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Purple-Crystal Crab Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature dies, draw a card.
"A precious shell without, a delicious taste within."
Purple-Crystal Crab is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Purple-Crystal Crab has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #347 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #GS1-3 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| GS1 #3 | 2018-06-22 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #347 
PLST #GS1-3 Purple-Crystal Crab in Commander
Purple-Crystal Crab is the #14,978 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1,887 places over the last 30 days.
Purple-Crystal Crab FAQ
How much is Purple-Crystal Crab worth?
Purple-Crystal Crab is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Purple-Crystal Crab legal in Commander?
Yes — Purple-Crystal Crab is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Purple-Crystal Crab been reprinted?
Yes — Purple-Crystal Crab has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Purple-Crystal Crab cheap?
Purple-Crystal Crab trades at about $0.25 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,978 on EDHREC).