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Crystalline Nautilus is a uncommon Enchantment Creature — Nautilus from JOU (JOU) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crystalline Nautilus MTG card

Crystalline Nautilus

Enchantment Creature — Nautilus

Card Text

Bestow {3}{U}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) When this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it. Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 3.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Brad Rigney
Bestow

Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.25
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crystalline Nautilus? Basics

Crystalline Nautilus is a Enchantment Creature — Nautilus card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {3}{U}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) When this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it. Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.""

How much mana does Crystalline Nautilus cost to cast? Basics

Crystalline Nautilus has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Crystalline Nautilus's mana cost of {2}{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.

Crystalline Nautilus 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.

Crystalline Nautilus's current oracle text is: "Bestow {3}{U}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) When this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it. Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.""

What is the current price of Crystalline Nautilus? Pricing

The current market price for Crystalline Nautilus is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Crystalline Nautilus? Pricing

You can purchase Crystalline Nautilus 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.

Crystalline Nautilus normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.25

Is Crystalline Nautilus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crystalline Nautilus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crystalline Nautilus legal in Modern? Legality

Crystalline Nautilus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crystalline Nautilus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crystalline Nautilus 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 Crystalline Nautilus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crystalline Nautilus is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Crystalline Nautilus legal in Legacy? Legality

Crystalline Nautilus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crystalline Nautilus legal in Vintage? Legality

Crystalline Nautilus 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 Crystalline Nautilus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crystalline Nautilus 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 Crystalline Nautilus from? Details

This printing of Crystalline Nautilus is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 34.

Crystalline Nautilus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crystalline Nautilus's rarity? Details

Crystalline Nautilus is a uncommon card in JOU.

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

Who illustrated Crystalline Nautilus? Details

Crystalline Nautilus was illustrated by Brad Rigney.

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

What is Crystalline Nautilus's power and toughness? Details

Crystalline Nautilus is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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