Hedron Crab
Secret Lair Drop 1430 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1430
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Rian Gonzales
- Market price
- $21.81
What it does
Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, target player mills three cards. (They put the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)
Some of Zendikar's oddest creatures, hedron crabs decorate their shells with the most peculiar materials.
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
The Hedron Crab, originally introduced in the Zendikar expansion in 2009, quickly became a cult favorite among Magic: The Gathering players for its unique ability to mill opponents' libraries. The Secret Lair iteration, numbered 1430, was released as part of the specialized, limited-run product line that offers alternate artistic interpretations of iconic cards. This specific version was featured in a collection focusing on vibrant, stylized character depictions that depart from the traditional high-fantasy aesthetic of the core game.
Artist Rian Gonzales, known for her distinctive pop-art style and use of bold, saturated color palettes, was commissioned to reimagine the Hedron Crab. Her design moves away from the gritty, biomechanical look of the original creature, opting instead for a playful, almost animated sensibility that reflects the artist’s signature flair. The piece was well-received by collectors who prioritize visual variety and artistic personality within their decks, marking a notable shift toward contemporary graphic illustration within the card game's history.
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About Hedron Crab
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