Geometer's Arthropod
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#191/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.17
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.36
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 9.1%30d▲ 24.1%90d▲ 24.1%
90d high
$0.36
90d low
$0.23
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
Secrets of Strixhaven Promos
- Up 24.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.36.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Fractal Crab
Whenever you cast a spell with in its mana cost, look at the top X cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
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Card capabilities
Creature
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Geometer's Arthropod's ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack without resolving. In that case, use the value of X as that spell last existed on the stack to determine the value of X for Geometer's Arthropod's ability.
wotc20 Mar 2026
In some rare cases, the value of X for the spell on the stack may be different than the value that was chosen when you cast it. For example, if you control Unbound Flourishing (an enchantment with "Whenever you cast a permanent spell with a mana cost that contains {X}, double the value of X.") the value of X may have been doubled. In those cases, use the value of X as the spell exists on the stack at the time Geometer's Arthropod's ability resolves to determine the value of X for Geometer's Arthropod's ability.
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About this card
Geometer's Arthropod
Geometer's Arthropod is a Creature — Fractal Crab, with mana cost {G}{U} (mana value 2). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.36 (up 24.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Geometer's Arthropod FAQ
How much is Geometer's Arthropod worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Geometer's Arthropod is $0.36. It is up 24.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.23 to $0.36.
What is the cheapest printing of Geometer's Arthropod?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Promos at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Geometer's Arthropod?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.64 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Geometer's Arthropod are there?
Geometer's Arthropod has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Geometer's Arthropod first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #191, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Geometer's Arthropod?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.35 versus $0.36 for nonfoil, which is 3% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Geometer's Arthropod legal in Commander?
Yes, Geometer's Arthropod is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Geometer's Arthropod legal in Modern?
Yes, Geometer's Arthropod is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.