Quick Answer

Crosis, the Purger is a rare Legendary Creature — Dragon from C17 (C17) costing {3}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.6 USD. Legal in Commander.

Crosis, the Purger MTG card

Crosis, the Purger

Legendary Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever Crosis deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {2}{B}. If you do, choose a color, then that player reveals their hand and discards all cards of that color.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 C17 C17 🎨 Chris Rahn
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.60
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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€0.47
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€0.81
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crosis, the Purger? Basics

Crosis, the Purger is a Legendary Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever Crosis deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {2}{B}. If you do, choose a color, then that player reveals their hand and discards all cards of that color."

How much mana does Crosis, the Purger cost to cast? Basics

Crosis, the Purger has a mana cost of {3}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U 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.

Crosis, the Purger's mana cost of {3}{U}{B}{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.

Crosis, the Purger 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.

Crosis, the Purger's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever Crosis deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {2}{B}. If you do, choose a color, then that player reveals their hand and discards all cards of that color."

What is the current price of Crosis, the Purger? Pricing

The current market price for Crosis, the Purger is approximately $0.6 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.47 EUR.

Where can I buy Crosis, the Purger? Pricing

You can purchase Crosis, the Purger 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.

Is Crosis, the Purger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crosis, the Purger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crosis, the Purger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Crosis, the Purger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Crosis, the Purger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crosis, the Purger 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 Crosis, the Purger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crosis, the Purger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crosis, the Purger legal in Legacy? Legality

Crosis, the Purger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crosis, the Purger legal in Vintage? Legality

Crosis, the Purger 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 Crosis, the Purger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crosis, the Purger 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 Crosis, the Purger from? Details

This printing of Crosis, the Purger is from C17 (C17), with collector number 168.

Crosis, the Purger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crosis, the Purger's rarity? Details

Crosis, the Purger is a rare card in C17.

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

Who illustrated Crosis, the Purger? Details

Crosis, the Purger was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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

What is Crosis, the Purger's power and toughness? Details

Crosis, the Purger is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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