Purple-Crystal Crab
The List GS1-3 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- GS1-3
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tan Yan Yao
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
When this creature dies, draw a card.
A precious shell without, a delicious taste within.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Purple-Crystal Crab first appeared as part of the 'The List' expansion, a curated collection designed to reintroduce iconic and fan-favorite cards into the current rotation of the game. Originally conceptualized during an era when the game focused on high-fantasy creature typings and intricate resource management, the card was crafted to reward players for tactical board positioning rather than raw combat power.
The illustration is credited to an artist known for clean, vibrant linework that defines the set's signature aesthetic. The design goal was to emphasize the creature’s jewel-encrusted shell, utilizing a color palette meant to stand out against the standard card frames of the era. Upon its release, it was well-received by players who appreciated its niche utility and the distinct, polished quality of its artwork compared to earlier, more rudimentary printings.
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