Giant Crab
Tempest 66 • common
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 66
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tom Kyffin
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
blue mana: This creature gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
During the giant crabs' mating season, Skyshroud nights are filled with the clatter of their skirmishes.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Giant Crab was designed as a functional common card to flesh out the blue color identity's defensive capabilities within the set. Tempest was notable for its focus on intricate mechanics like 'buyback' and 'shadow,' and it marked a period of artistic experimentation for Wizards of the Coast as they sought to broaden the game's aesthetic reach during its rapid expansion.
The card's artwork was provided by Tom Kyffin, who aimed to depict the creature as a formidable, armored denizen of the deep. Kyffin’s illustration reflects the mid-nineties approach to creature design, emphasizing a grounded, somewhat gritty take on fantasy staples. While the card is often remembered by longtime players for its simple stat line and aquatic theme, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for those who engaged with the game during the classic Tempest block.
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About Giant Crab
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