Crystal Shard
~$1.49 low · ~$9.89 high
Colorless. Artifact
Mirrodin #159 · Illustrated by Doug Chaffee
Mirrodin #159 · Illustrated by Doug ChaffeeWhat is Crystal Shard worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
, 
or 
, : Return target creature to its owner's hand unless its controller pays 
.
The vedalken know it is not of this world, so they know that this world is not the only one.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Crystal Shard
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Time Spiral Remastered tsr #393· 2021Retro Framespecial· Cardmarket €0.77 · €6.63 foil | special | $1.76 | $9.89 | €0.77€6.63 foil | |
 The List plst #MRD-159· 2019uncommon· Cardmarket €0.71 | uncommon | $1.49 | No foil printing | €0.71 | |
 Mirrodin mrd #159· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €0.52 · €2.12 foil | uncommon | $1.79 | $9.70 | €0.52€2.12 foil |
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Where to buy Crystal Shard
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #6,167 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Doug Chaffee
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
You can pay either of the two costs (but not both at the same time) to activate the ability.
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