Magic: The Gathering

Giant Crab

Beatdown Box Set 9 • common

Set: Beatdown Box Set
Collector number: 9
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Tom Kyffin
Market price: $0.31

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What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.27 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a creature from the Beatdown Box Set, this card serves as a foundational piece for those building out their collection of early game staples. Its common rarity makes it an accessible example of the creature types featured in this specific release, highlighting the straightforward design elements prioritized by the artist, Tom Kyffin.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Giant Crab was released as part of the Beatdown Box Set, which debuted in 2000 as a pre-constructed product designed to introduce players to the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on two iconic creature types, Goblins and Merfolk, and was packaged to provide a ready-to-play experience for casual duels. It served as a tactical bridge for players transitioning from basic starter decks to more strategic gameplay.

Artist Tom Kyffin provided the illustration for the card, capturing a classic fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the creature's size and aquatic nature. As a common card, it was never intended to be a competitive staple, but rather a functional, thematic filler piece within the blue-aligned Merfolk deck. Its reception has remained consistent with its rarity, often viewed by collectors as a nostalgic representation of the era's creature design standards.

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