Craftwork Crusher — ruling 1

If the first mode is chosen and the target creature or planeswalker becomes an illegal target before the ability resolves, then the ability will be removed from the stack and none of its other effects will happen.

Craftwork Crusher : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Craftwork Crusher is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Trample When this creature enters, choose two — • This creature deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker. • Create a 2/2 colorless Wizard Soldier creature token named Cadet. • Draw a card.

How it works : Craftwork Crusher

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1August 21, 2026· Wizards of the Coast
If the first mode is chosen and the target creature or planeswalker becomes an illegal target before the ability resolves, then the ability will be removed from the stack and none of its other effects will happen.
No other card is named in this ruling.