Crystal Shard
The List MRD-159 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MRD-159
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Doug Chaffee
- Market price
- $1.62
What it does
3 generic mana, tap or blue mana, tap: Return target creature to its owner's hand unless its controller pays 1 generic mana.
The vedalken know it is not of this world, so they know that this world is not the only one.
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Crystal Shard on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Crystal Shard was originally released in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on a world constructed entirely of metal, the expansion introduced artifact-themed mechanics that shifted the game's competitive landscape. The card was designed as a blue artifact that forces players to pay additional mana to cast spells, acting as a tactical tool to disrupt an opponent's tempo and board state.
The card's illustration was created by artist Trevor Hairsine, who leaned into the industrial, biomechanical aesthetic defining the Mirrodin plane. It was later included in 'The List', a curated collection of legacy cards that Wizards of the Coast inserts into modern booster packs to provide players with access to older, influential reprints. Its inclusion underscores its lasting relevance in eternal formats like Commander, where its ability to manipulate the cost of spells remains a staple for control-oriented strategies.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Crystal Shard
Crystal Shard is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The List MRD-159 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Crystal Shard on collecto.rs?
Crystal Shard doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Crystal Shard?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Crystal Shard catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Crystal Shard is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
