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Shorecrasher Elemental is a mythic Creature — Elemental from DTK (DTK) costing {U}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Shorecrasher Elemental MTG card

Shorecrasher Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

{U}: Exile this creature, then return it to the battlefield face down under its owner's control. {1}: This creature gets +1/-1 or -1/+1 until end of turn. Megamorph {4}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 DTK DTK 🎨 Igor Kieryluk
Megamorph

Market Prices

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$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.38
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€0.63
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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 Shorecrasher Elemental? Basics

Shorecrasher Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}: Exile this creature, then return it to the battlefield face down under its owner's control. {1}: This creature gets +1/-1 or -1/+1 until end of turn. Megamorph {4}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Shorecrasher Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Shorecrasher Elemental has a mana cost of {U}{U}{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.

Shorecrasher Elemental's mana cost of {U}{U}{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.

Shorecrasher Elemental 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.

Shorecrasher Elemental's current oracle text is: "{U}: Exile this creature, then return it to the battlefield face down under its owner's control. {1}: This creature gets +1/-1 or -1/+1 until end of turn. Megamorph {4}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Shorecrasher Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Shorecrasher Elemental is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Shorecrasher Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Shorecrasher Elemental 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.

Shorecrasher Elemental normal: $0.26 | foil: $0.39

Is Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shorecrasher Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Shorecrasher Elemental is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Shorecrasher Elemental 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 Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Shorecrasher Elemental is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Shorecrasher Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Shorecrasher Elemental 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 Shorecrasher Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shorecrasher Elemental 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 Shorecrasher Elemental from? Details

This printing of Shorecrasher Elemental is from DTK (DTK), with collector number 73.

Shorecrasher Elemental may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shorecrasher Elemental's rarity? Details

Shorecrasher Elemental is a mythic card in DTK.

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

Who illustrated Shorecrasher Elemental? Details

Shorecrasher Elemental was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

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

What is Shorecrasher Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Shorecrasher Elemental is a 3/3 creature.

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

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