Quick Answer

Crypt Champion is a uncommon Creature — Zombie from DIS (DIS) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crypt Champion MTG card

Crypt Champion

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Double strike When this creature enters, each player puts a creature card with mana value 3 or less from their graveyard onto the battlefield. When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless {R} was spent to cast it.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 DIS DIS 🎨 Pete Venters
Double strike

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.10
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.85
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crypt Champion? Basics

Crypt Champion is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Double strike When this creature enters, each player puts a creature card with mana value 3 or less from their graveyard onto the battlefield. When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless {R} was spent to cast it."

How much mana does Crypt Champion cost to cast? Basics

Crypt Champion has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Crypt Champion's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Crypt Champion has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Crypt Champion's current oracle text is: "Double strike When this creature enters, each player puts a creature card with mana value 3 or less from their graveyard onto the battlefield. When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless {R} was spent to cast it."

What is the current price of Crypt Champion? Pricing

The current market price for Crypt Champion is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Crypt Champion? Pricing

You can purchase Crypt Champion 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.

Crypt Champion normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.49

Is Crypt Champion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crypt Champion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crypt Champion legal in Modern? Legality

Crypt Champion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crypt Champion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crypt Champion 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 Crypt Champion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crypt Champion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crypt Champion legal in Legacy? Legality

Crypt Champion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crypt Champion legal in Vintage? Legality

Crypt Champion 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 Crypt Champion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crypt Champion 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 Crypt Champion from? Details

This printing of Crypt Champion is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 40.

Crypt Champion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crypt Champion's rarity? Details

Crypt Champion is a uncommon card in DIS.

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

Who illustrated Crypt Champion? Details

Crypt Champion was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Crypt Champion's power and toughness? Details

Crypt Champion is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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