Chromeshell Crab
Commander 2011 41 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Morph 4 generic mana blue mana (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for 3 generic mana. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
When this creature is turned face up, you may exchange control of target creature you control and target creature an opponent controls.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Chromeshell Crab was released in 2011 as part of the inaugural Commander product line, a series of preconstructed decks designed specifically for the popular multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format. It was featured in the Devour for Power deck, which focused on graveyard recursion and blue-black-green color identity. The card serves as a mechanical utility piece, utilizing the morph ability to create unique board interactions that align with the chaotic, social nature of Commander games.
The artwork was provided by Ron Spencer, a veteran illustrator known for his distinctively textured and often grotesque style that defined much of the game’s aesthetic in the late 1990s and 2000s. Spencer approached the design by emphasizing the creature's mechanical, armor-plated nature, creating a visual distinction between the crab's shell and its bioluminescent, ethereal interior. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its clever ability to swap creatures with opponents, cementing its place as a staple for tactical, interactive gameplay.
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