Mirrorshell Crab (NEO #63)
Mirrorshell Crab is a common printing from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO #63), a Artifact Creature — Crab. Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.
Card text
Ward {3} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {3}.)
Channel — {2}{U}, Discard this card: Counter target spell or ability unless its controller pays {3}.
Details
| Mana cost | {5}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact Creature — Crab |
| Power / Toughness | 5 / 7 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) |
| Collector number | 63 |
| Artist | Cristi Balanescu |
| Released | 2022-02-18 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.31, foil $0.37 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- February 18, 2022 — If a player casts a spell that targets multiple permanents their opponent controls with ward, each of those ward abilities will trigger. If that player doesn't pay for all of them, the spell will be countered.
- February 18, 2022 — Discarding the card is part of the cost to activate a channel ability.
- February 18, 2022 — If a channel ability requires a target, you may not activate it without a target just to discard the card.