Quick Answer

Ruin Crab is a rare Creature — Crab from PMEI (PMEI) costing {U}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ruin Crab MTG card

Ruin Crab

Creature — Crab

Card Text

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, each opponent mills three cards. (To mill a card, a player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard.)

探検家にとっては、かけがえのない財宝。カニにとっては、頼れる我が家。

Card Stats

0/3 rare CMC: 1.0 PMEI PMEI 🎨 Simon Dominic
Landfall Mill

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruin Crab? Basics

Ruin Crab is a Creature — Crab card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, each opponent mills three cards. (To mill a card, a player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard.)"

How much mana does Ruin Crab cost to cast? Basics

Ruin Crab has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Ruin Crab's mana cost of {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.

Ruin Crab has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Ruin Crab's current oracle text is: "Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, each opponent mills three cards. (To mill a card, a player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Ruin Crab? Pricing

Price data for Ruin Crab is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Ruin Crab? Pricing

You can purchase Ruin Crab 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 Ruin Crab legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ruin Crab in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ruin Crab legal in Modern? Legality

Ruin Crab is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ruin Crab legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ruin Crab 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 Ruin Crab legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ruin Crab is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ruin Crab legal in Legacy? Legality

Ruin Crab is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ruin Crab legal in Vintage? Legality

Ruin Crab 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 Ruin Crab legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ruin Crab 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 Ruin Crab from? Details

This printing of Ruin Crab is from PMEI (PMEI), with collector number 2023-4.

Ruin Crab may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ruin Crab's rarity? Details

Ruin Crab is a rare card in PMEI.

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

Who illustrated Ruin Crab? Details

Ruin Crab was illustrated by Simon Dominic.

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

What is Ruin Crab's power and toughness? Details

Ruin Crab is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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