Quick Answer

Crystal Ball is a uncommon Artifact from C18 (C18) costing {3}. Current price: $0.41 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crystal Ball MTG card

Crystal Ball

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, {T}: Scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)

It glints with arcane truths to those who know how to glimpse them.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 C18 C18 🎨 Ron Spencer
Scry

Market Prices

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$0.41
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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€0.38
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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 Crystal Ball? Basics

Crystal Ball is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}: Scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)"

How much mana does Crystal Ball cost to cast? Basics

Crystal Ball has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Crystal Ball's mana cost of {3} 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.

Crystal Ball 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.

Crystal Ball's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}: Scry 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)"

What is the current price of Crystal Ball? Pricing

The current market price for Crystal Ball is approximately $0.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Crystal Ball? Pricing

You can purchase Crystal Ball 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 Crystal Ball legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Ball in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crystal Ball legal in Modern? Legality

Crystal Ball is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crystal Ball legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crystal Ball 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 Crystal Ball legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Ball in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crystal Ball legal in Legacy? Legality

Crystal Ball is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crystal Ball legal in Vintage? Legality

Crystal Ball 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 Crystal Ball legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Ball 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 Crystal Ball from? Details

This printing of Crystal Ball is from C18 (C18), with collector number 201.

Crystal Ball may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crystal Ball's rarity? Details

Crystal Ball is a uncommon card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Crystal Ball? Details

Crystal Ball was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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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