Quick Answer

Case of the Crimson Pulse is a rare Enchantment — Case from MKM (MKM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Case of the Crimson Pulse MTG card

Case of the Crimson Pulse

Enchantment — Case

Card Text

When this Case enters, discard a card, then draw two cards. To solve — You have no cards in hand. (If unsolved, solve at the beginning of your end step.) Solved — At the beginning of your upkeep, discard your hand, then draw two cards.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Adam Paquette

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.30
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.30
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€0.62
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Case of the Crimson Pulse? Basics

Case of the Crimson Pulse is a Enchantment — Case card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this Case enters, discard a card, then draw two cards. To solve — You have no cards in hand. (If unsolved, solve at the beginning of your end step.) Solved — At the beginning of your upkeep, discard your hand, then draw two cards."

How much mana does Case of the Crimson Pulse cost to cast? Basics

Case of the Crimson Pulse has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Case of the Crimson Pulse's mana cost of {2}{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.

Case of the Crimson Pulse has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Case of the Crimson Pulse's current oracle text is: "When this Case enters, discard a card, then draw two cards. To solve — You have no cards in hand. (If unsolved, solve at the beginning of your end step.) Solved — At the beginning of your upkeep, discard your hand, then draw two cards."

What is the current price of Case of the Crimson Pulse? Pricing

The current market price for Case of the Crimson Pulse is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Case of the Crimson Pulse? Pricing

You can purchase Case of the Crimson Pulse 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.

Case of the Crimson Pulse normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.3

Is Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Standard? Legality

Case of the Crimson Pulse is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Modern? Legality

Case of the Crimson Pulse is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Case of the Crimson Pulse 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 Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Case of the Crimson Pulse is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Legacy? Legality

Case of the Crimson Pulse is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Vintage? Legality

Case of the Crimson Pulse 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 Case of the Crimson Pulse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Case of the Crimson Pulse 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 Case of the Crimson Pulse from? Details

This printing of Case of the Crimson Pulse is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 114.

Case of the Crimson Pulse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Case of the Crimson Pulse's rarity? Details

Case of the Crimson Pulse is a rare card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Case of the Crimson Pulse? Details

Case of the Crimson Pulse was illustrated by Adam Paquette.

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

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