Magic: The Gathering

Purple-Crystal Crab

Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling 3 • common

Set: Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling
Collector number: 3
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Tan Yan Yao
Market price: $0.25

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What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.24 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents the common rarity tier within the Global Series Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling set, serving as a functional piece for players building decks around these specific characters. Its inclusion in this series marks its role as a foundational element of the set's unique narrative environment.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature dies, draw a card.

A precious shell without, a delicious taste within.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Purple-Crystal Crab was released in 2018 as part of the Global Series: Jiang Yanggu & Mu Yanling. This specific set was designed by Wizards of the Coast as a specialized Magic: The Gathering product tailored for the Chinese market, introducing Planeswalker characters deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore to celebrate the cultural influence of the region within the game's expansive multiverse.

The card features artwork by veteran illustrator Victor Adame Minguez, who adopted a vibrant, aesthetic style to convey the creature's mystical nature. Within the game's mechanics, the card serves as a common creature type intended for limited play environments, and it is widely regarded by collectors as a distinct piece of regional design history that reflects the company's efforts to broaden the global appeal of the Magic: The Gathering card game.

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About

About Purple-Crystal Crab

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