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Rock Lobster is a common Artifact Creature — Lobster from UGL (UGL) costing {4}. Current price: $1.05 USD.

Rock Lobster MTG card

Rock Lobster

Artifact Creature — Lobster

Card Text

Creatures named Scissors Lizard can't attack or block.

Many take the lobster for granite.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 4.0 UGL UGL 🎨 Heather Hudson

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€0.76
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Lobster? Basics

Rock Lobster is a Artifact Creature — Lobster card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures named Scissors Lizard can't attack or block."

How much mana does Rock Lobster cost to cast? Basics

Rock Lobster has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Rock Lobster's mana cost of {4} 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.

Rock Lobster 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.

Rock Lobster's current oracle text is: "Creatures named Scissors Lizard can't attack or block."

What is the current price of Rock Lobster? Pricing

The current market price for Rock Lobster is approximately $1.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.76 EUR.

Where can I buy Rock Lobster? Pricing

You can purchase Rock Lobster 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 Rock Lobster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rock Lobster legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rock Lobster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Rock Lobster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rock Lobster legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Rock Lobster legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster in Vintage is not available.

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 Rock Lobster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rock Lobster 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 Rock Lobster from? Details

This printing of Rock Lobster is from UGL (UGL), with collector number 79.

Rock Lobster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rock Lobster's rarity? Details

Rock Lobster is a common card in UGL.

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

Who illustrated Rock Lobster? Details

Rock Lobster was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Rock Lobster's power and toughness? Details

Rock Lobster is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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