Quick Answer

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is a rare Artifact Creature — Insect Thopter from MKM (MKM) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Krenko's Buzzcrusher MTG card

Krenko's Buzzcrusher

Artifact Creature — Insect Thopter

Card Text

Flying, trample When this creature enters, for each player, destroy up to one nonbasic land that player controls. For each land destroyed this way, its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 4.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Joshua Raphael
Flying Trample

Market Prices

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$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.19
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Cardmarket
€0.26
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krenko's Buzzcrusher? Basics

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is a Artifact Creature — Insect Thopter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, trample When this creature enters, for each player, destroy up to one nonbasic land that player controls. For each land destroyed this way, its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

How much mana does Krenko's Buzzcrusher cost to cast? Basics

Krenko's Buzzcrusher has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Krenko's Buzzcrusher's mana cost of {2}{R}{R} 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.

Krenko's Buzzcrusher 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.

Krenko's Buzzcrusher's current oracle text is: "Flying, trample When this creature enters, for each player, destroy up to one nonbasic land that player controls. For each land destroyed this way, its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Krenko's Buzzcrusher? Pricing

The current market price for Krenko's Buzzcrusher is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Krenko's Buzzcrusher? Pricing

You can purchase Krenko's Buzzcrusher 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.

Krenko's Buzzcrusher normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.19

Is Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Standard? Legality

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Modern? Legality

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Krenko's Buzzcrusher 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 Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Legacy? Legality

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Vintage? Legality

Krenko's Buzzcrusher 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 Krenko's Buzzcrusher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Krenko's Buzzcrusher 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 Krenko's Buzzcrusher from? Details

This printing of Krenko's Buzzcrusher is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 136.

Krenko's Buzzcrusher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Krenko's Buzzcrusher's rarity? Details

Krenko's Buzzcrusher is a rare card in MKM.

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

Who illustrated Krenko's Buzzcrusher? Details

Krenko's Buzzcrusher was illustrated by Joshua Raphael.

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

What is Krenko's Buzzcrusher's power and toughness? Details

Krenko's Buzzcrusher 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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