# 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations #653

> The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Duskshell Crawler (#653) is a Common green Creature - Insect card designed for strategic deck building.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2024
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Foundations
- **Card number**: #653
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations Jumpstart Duskshell Crawler (#653) is a Common green Creature - Insect card designed for strategic deck building. Illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han and bearing the J25 set code, this card enters the battlefield as a 0/3 body for {1}{G}. Its primary utility lies in its triggered ability: when Duskshell Crawler enters, you may place a +1/+1 counter on target creature. This effect pairs effectively with other cards that generate counters, granting those creatures the trample keyword. Trample allows excess combat damage to bypass blocked creatures, impacting both players and planeswalkers directly. Collectors appreciate this card for its straightforward mechanics and its role within the Jumpstart subset, which offers accessible entry points into the Foundations set. Whether you are building a tribal insect deck or simply looking for versatile support creatures, Duskshell Crawler provides reliable value. The card's design and flavor text, referencing creatures perching on street lamps, add thematic depth to the Foundations universe. As part of the broader Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem, this release continues to attract players interested in strategic depth and collectible completeness. For those focusing on set completion or exploring new strategies in casual formats, Duskshell Crawler represents a solid addition to any collection.

## FAQ

### What are the stats and mana cost for Duskshell Crawler?

Duskshell Crawler costs {1}{G} to cast and has a mana value of 2. It is a green Creature - Insect with 0 power and 3 toughness.

### How does the +1/+1 counter ability work?

When Duskshell Crawler enters the battlefield, you can put a +1/+1 counter on a target creature. Any creature you control that already has a +1/+1 counter gains trample.

### What set and subset is this card from?

This card is from the 2024 Foundations set, specifically the Jumpstart subset. It is card number 653 and is classified as a Common rarity.

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