Quick Answer

Crystal Vein is a uncommon Land from 6ED (6ED). Current price: $3.62 USD. Legal in Commander.

Crystal Vein MTG card

Crystal Vein

Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add {C}{C}.

Card Stats

uncommon 6ED 6ED 🎨 Pat Lewis

Market Prices

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$3.62
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$4.99
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€4.10
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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 (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crystal Vein? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add {C}{C}."

How much mana does Crystal Vein cost to cast? Basics

Crystal Vein 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 Vein'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 Vein 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 Vein's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add {C}{C}."

What is the current price of Crystal Vein? Pricing

The current market price for Crystal Vein is approximately $3.62 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Crystal Vein? Pricing

You can purchase Crystal Vein 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 Vein legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Crystal Vein legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Vein in Modern is not available.

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

Is Crystal Vein legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crystal Vein 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 Vein legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Crystal Vein legal in Legacy? Legality

Crystal Vein is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crystal Vein legal in Vintage? Legality

Crystal Vein 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 Vein legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crystal Vein 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 Vein from? Details

This printing of Crystal Vein is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 322.

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

What is Crystal Vein's rarity? Details

Crystal Vein is a uncommon card in 6ED.

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

Who illustrated Crystal Vein? Details

Crystal Vein was illustrated by Pat Lewis.

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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