Crystal Shard
PLSTThe List/#MRD-159/2019UncommonReprint
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.99
Cardmarket€0.60
ManaPool$0.58
TCGplayer$1.29
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.17
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.99High $1.49Low $0.69▼ 23.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.29TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 12.8%30d▼ 18.4%90d▼ 41.1%
90d high
$2.19
90d low
$1.29
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.29
The List
- Down 18.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 41% below its 90 day high of $2.19.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (3 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, or , : Return target creature to its owner's hand unless its controller pays .
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
You can pay either of the two costs (but not both at the same time) to activate the ability.
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About this card
Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard is an Artifact, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.29 (down 18.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Crystal Shard FAQ
How much is Crystal Shard worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Crystal Shard is $1.29. It is down 18.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.29 to $2.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Crystal Shard?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $1.29 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Crystal Shard?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Time Spiral Remastered at $1.72 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Crystal Shard are there?
Crystal Shard has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Crystal Shard first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #159, released 2003-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Crystal Shard?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TSR #393, released 2021-03-19.
Is Crystal Shard legal in Commander?
Yes, Crystal Shard is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Crystal Shard legal in Modern?
Yes, Crystal Shard is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.