Magic: The Gathering

Crypt Lurker

Core Set 2021 93 • common

Set: Core Set 2021
Collector number: 93
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Market price: $0.16

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What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.08 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Core Set, Crypt Lurker serves as a foundational element that defines the strategic landscape for those building their decks. Its presence in the collection highlights the essential, everyday interactions that keep the game balanced and accessible for every player.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, you may sacrifice a creature or discard a creature card. If you do, draw a card.

"Even the rats refuse to set foot inside. I fear to think what might be waiting in there."— Gravedigger's journal

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Crypt Lurker was released in 2021 as part of the Core Set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Core sets are designed by Wizards of the Coast to act as an accessible entry point for new players while providing reprints and foundational mechanics for the current card pool. This specific creature card reflects the game's long-standing focus on dark fantasy tropes, serving as a functional black-aligned creature that utilizes common mechanics like deathtouch to influence board state during gameplay.

The artwork for Crypt Lurker was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, a prolific artist in the fantasy gaming space. Velinov was tasked with capturing the essence of a subterranean, predatory undead entity, utilizing high-contrast lighting and a muted color palette to emphasize the lurker's ghastly, swamp-bound nature. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its reliable performance in Limited formats, such as Draft and Sealed, rather than as a centerpiece for competitive Constructed play.

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