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Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is a uncommon Creature — Dragon from CLB (CLB) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal MTG card

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying, haste

"At least it's a beautiful way to die." —Erinis, gloom stalker

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Piotr Dura
Flying Haste

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Market Prices

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$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal? Basics

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, haste"

How much mana does Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal cost to cast? Basics

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal's current oracle text is: "Flying, haste"

What is the current price of Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal? Pricing

The current market price for Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal? Pricing

You can purchase Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.21

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Legacy? Legality

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Vintage? Legality

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal from? Details

This printing of Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 160.

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal's rarity? Details

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is a uncommon card in CLB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal? Details

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal was illustrated by Piotr Dura.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal's power and toughness? Details

Amethyst Dragon // Explosive Crystal is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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