Quick Answer

Crystal Grotto is a common Land from DMU (DMU). Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Crystal Grotto MTG card

Crystal Grotto

Land

Card Text

When this land enters, scry 1. {T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color.

Card Stats

common DMU DMU 🎨 Piotr Dura
Scry

Market Prices

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$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.27
Foil
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander 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 Crystal Grotto? Basics

Crystal Grotto is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this land enters, scry 1. {T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Crystal Grotto cost to cast? Basics

Crystal Grotto has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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 Grotto's mana cost of 0 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 Grotto has a mana value of 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 Grotto's current oracle text is: "When this land enters, scry 1. {T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Crystal Grotto? Pricing

The current market price for Crystal Grotto is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Crystal Grotto? Pricing

You can purchase Crystal Grotto 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.

Crystal Grotto normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.18

Is Crystal Grotto legal in Standard? Legality

Crystal Grotto is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Crystal Grotto legal in Modern? Legality

Crystal Grotto is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crystal Grotto legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crystal Grotto 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 Grotto legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crystal Grotto is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Crystal Grotto legal in Legacy? Legality

Crystal Grotto is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crystal Grotto legal in Vintage? Legality

Crystal Grotto 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 Grotto legal in Pauper? Legality

Crystal Grotto is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Grotto from? Details

This printing of Crystal Grotto is from DMU (DMU), with collector number 246.

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

What is Crystal Grotto's rarity? Details

Crystal Grotto is a common card in DMU.

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

Who illustrated Crystal Grotto? Details

Crystal Grotto 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.

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