Quick Answer

Gilded Scuttler is a common Artifact Creature — Crab from J25 (J25) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Gilded Scuttler MTG card

Gilded Scuttler

Artifact Creature — Crab

Card Text

This creature can't be blocked. When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls and put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)

"ATTENTION BEACHGOERS: This is a litter-free zone. Violators will be pinched."

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Samuel Perin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.59
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.16
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilded Scuttler? Basics

Gilded Scuttler is a Artifact Creature — Crab card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature can't be blocked. When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls and put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

How much mana does Gilded Scuttler cost to cast? Basics

Gilded Scuttler 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.

Gilded Scuttler'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.

Gilded Scuttler 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.

Gilded Scuttler's current oracle text is: "This creature can't be blocked. When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls and put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

What is the current price of Gilded Scuttler? Pricing

The current market price for Gilded Scuttler is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Gilded Scuttler? Pricing

You can purchase Gilded Scuttler 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 Gilded Scuttler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gilded Scuttler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gilded Scuttler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Gilded Scuttler in Modern is not available.

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

Is Gilded Scuttler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gilded Scuttler 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 Gilded Scuttler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gilded Scuttler in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gilded Scuttler legal in Legacy? Legality

Gilded Scuttler is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gilded Scuttler legal in Vintage? Legality

Gilded Scuttler 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 Gilded Scuttler legal in Pauper? Legality

Gilded Scuttler 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 Gilded Scuttler from? Details

This printing of Gilded Scuttler is from J25 (J25), with collector number 7.

Gilded Scuttler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gilded Scuttler's rarity? Details

Gilded Scuttler is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Gilded Scuttler? Details

Gilded Scuttler was illustrated by Samuel Perin.

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

What is Gilded Scuttler's power and toughness? Details

Gilded Scuttler is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks