Crab Umbra
Rise of the Eldrazi 58 • uncommon
- Set
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.41
What it does
Enchant creature
2 generic mana blue mana: Untap enchanted creature.
Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Crab Umbra was released in 2010 as part of the Rise of the Eldrazi expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As an enchantment featuring the 'Totem Armor' mechanic, it was designed to protect creatures from destruction, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the overwhelming, transformative power of the Eldrazi titans. The card arrived during a period when Wizards of the Coast was exploring complex aura-based interactions to stabilize board states against the set's high-power, late-game threats.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who utilized a surreal, aquatic aesthetic to depict the parasitic nature of the Umbra. The design was intended to evoke a sense of uncanny fortification, blending organic, crustacean-like features with the ethereal, otherworldly gloom characteristic of the plane of Zendikar. Upon release, the card was recognized for its utility in limited play, where its ability to save creatures from 'board wipes' provided a crucial defensive edge for players navigating the high-stakes environment of the draft format.
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