Quick Answer

Shattered Crypt is a common Sorcery from WTH (WTH) costing {X}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Shattered Crypt MTG card

Shattered Crypt

Sorcery

Card Text

Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. You lose X life.

"You must be mad to want one such as I aboard the *Weatherlight*. But I would be mad to remain here with my rotting family. I accept." —Crovax

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 WTH WTH 🎨 Gary Leach

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shattered Crypt? Basics

Shattered Crypt is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. You lose X life."

How much mana does Shattered Crypt cost to cast? Basics

Shattered Crypt has a mana cost of {X}{B}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Shattered Crypt's mana cost of {X}{B}{B} 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.

Shattered Crypt has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Shattered Crypt's current oracle text is: "Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. You lose X life."

What is the current price of Shattered Crypt? Pricing

The current market price for Shattered Crypt is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Shattered Crypt? Pricing

You can purchase Shattered Crypt 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 Shattered Crypt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shattered Crypt in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shattered Crypt legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shattered Crypt in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shattered Crypt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shattered Crypt 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 Shattered Crypt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shattered Crypt in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shattered Crypt legal in Legacy? Legality

Shattered Crypt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shattered Crypt legal in Vintage? Legality

Shattered Crypt 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 Shattered Crypt legal in Pauper? Legality

Shattered Crypt 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 Shattered Crypt from? Details

This printing of Shattered Crypt is from WTH (WTH), with collector number 80.

Shattered Crypt may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shattered Crypt's rarity? Details

Shattered Crypt is a common card in WTH.

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

Who illustrated Shattered Crypt? Details

Shattered Crypt was illustrated by Gary Leach.

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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