Crystal Shard
# Crystal Shard Crystal Shard represents a particular appeal for Mirrodin collectors: efficient, repeatable utility in an uncommon slot. The card's ability to bounce creatures at instant speed made it genuinely useful in limited play and casual formats, which is why many players kept copies. Collectors value it as a solid example of Mirrodin's artifact-focused design philosophy. The foil version holds modest appeal since foils from this era tend toward curling issues. Most collectors pursue nonfoil copies for playability or set completion. Crystal Shard doesn't command attention as a chase uncommon, but it remains a straightforward, functional card that reflects the set's overall design quality and remains accessible to builders seeking period-appropriate artifacts.