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Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is a rare Legendary Artifact from ACR (ACR) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $2.79 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass MTG card

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play historic lands and cast historic spells from the top of your library. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.) {T}: Add {U}.

The device can spy on anyone with just a drop of their blood.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Thanh Tuấn

Market Prices

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$2.79
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$3.77
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$4.99
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$4.49
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€1.62
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€2.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass? Basics

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play historic lands and cast historic spells from the top of your library. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.) {T}: Add {U}."

How much mana does Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass cost to cast? Basics

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass's mana cost of {2}{U}{U} 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 Skull, Isu Spyglass 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.

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass's current oracle text is: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play historic lands and cast historic spells from the top of your library. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.) {T}: Add {U}."

What is the current price of Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass? Pricing

The current market price for Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is approximately $2.79 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.77 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.62 EUR.

Where can I buy Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass? Pricing

You can purchase Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass 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 Skull, Isu Spyglass normal: $2.79 | foil: $3.77

Is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Modern? Legality

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass 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 Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Legacy? Legality

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Vintage? Legality

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass 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 Skull, Isu Spyglass legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass 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 Skull, Isu Spyglass from? Details

This printing of Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 15.

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass's rarity? Details

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass is a rare card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass? Details

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass was illustrated by Thanh Tuấn.

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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