Magic: The Gathering

Spell Crumple

Commander Anthology Volume II 50 • uncommon

Set: Commander Anthology Volume II
Collector number: 50
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Market price: $0.60

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$0.60market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.54 – $0.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon instant offers a versatile defensive option for players looking to manage the flow of a game. Its ability to disrupt key plays makes it a practical tool for those who value tactical control on the table.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on the bottom of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard. Put Spell Crumple on the bottom of its owner's library.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Spell Crumple was originally released in the Commander 2011 set, serving as a tactical counterspell designed specifically for the multiplayer environment of Magic: The Gathering. By allowing a player to tuck an opponent's commander into their library instead of the command zone, it provided a unique mechanical answer to the format's central identity. The version featured in Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, served as a curated reprint intended to provide players with accessible copies of format staples in a premium boxed set.

The artwork by Dan Murayama Scott emphasizes the volatile nature of the spell, depicting a visual unraveling of magical energy. The design reflects Scott's broader contribution to the game's aesthetic, which often balances intense action with the distinct visual language of fantasy arcana. Within the Commander community, the card is recognized for its functional utility, becoming a long-standing inclusion in blue decks looking to disrupt opposing strategies without permanently removing cards from the game engine.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Spell CrumpleCommander 2011 · #63 · uncommon · 2011$0.62

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