Canyon Crab (OTJ #40)
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Canyon Crab is a uncommon printing from Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ #40), a Creature — Crab. Illustrated by Ignatius Budi.
Card text
{1}{U}: This creature gets +2/-2 until end of turn.
At the beginning of your end step, if you haven't cast a spell from your hand this turn, draw a card, then discard a card.
They cluster near shallow river crossings, blending into the rocks, waiting for unsuspecting travelers to step within range of their claws.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Crab |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Outlaws of Thunder Junction (OTJ) |
| Collector number | 40 |
| Artist | Ignatius Budi |
| Released | 2024-04-19 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.07, foil $0.29 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 12, 2024 — At the beginning of your end step, Canyon Crab's ability will check to see if you've cast a spell from your hand this turn. If you have, the ability won't trigger at all. If the ability does trigger, it will check again as it tries to resolve. If you've cast a spell from your hand since the ability triggered, the ability won't do anything.
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