Cryptic Command
Instant · Rare
Cryptic Command is currently worth about $3.44 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Choose two — • Counter target spell. • Return target permanent to its owner's hand. • Tap all creatures your opponents control. • Draw a card.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2025
- Artist
- Alexander Khabbazi
Playability
#1625 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
You choose both modes as you cast Cryptic Command. You must choose two different modes.
— wotc, 2017-11-17
Look at both chosen modes to determine how many targets Cryptic Command has, if any. If it has at least one target, and all its targets are illegal when it tries to resolve, then it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. For example, if you choose the second and fourth modes, and the permanent is an illegal target when Cryptic Command tries to resolve, you won’t draw a card.
— wotc, 2017-11-17
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amonkhet Invocations | 11 | Special | — | $41.91 |
| Magic Player Rewards 2009 | 1 | Rare | — | $20.73 |
| Lorwyn | 56 | Rare | $7.13 | $38.74 |
| The List | LRW-56 | Rare | $7.09 | — |
| Modern Masters | 38 | Rare | $6.91 | $19.91 |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 43 | Rare | $6.85 | $10.22 |
| Pro Tour Promos | 2020-1 | Rare | — | $6.73 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 905 | Rare | — | $6.49 |
| Iconic Masters | 48 | Rare | $6.22 | $8.73 |
| Final Fantasy: Through the Ages | 29 | Rare | $5.11 | $17.14 |
| The List | IMA-48 | Rare | $3.44 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 31447 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Amonkhet Invocations #11 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $41.91 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$41.49 – $41.91 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Cryptic Command worth?
Cryptic Command is currently worth about $3.44 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $3.44 to $41.91 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Cryptic Command printed in?
Cryptic Command has been printed in 11 sets, including Secret Lair Drop, Modern Masters, Modern Masters 2015, The List, Iconic Masters, Pro Tour Promos, and more.
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Is Cryptic Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Command is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Cryptic Command legal in Modern?
Yes — Cryptic Command is legal in Modern.
Is Cryptic Command on the Reserved List?
No — Cryptic Command is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Cryptic Command?
Yes — Cryptic Command has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Secret Lair Drop · Modern Masters · Modern Masters 2015 · The List · Iconic Masters · Pro Tour Promos · Magic Player Rewards 2009 · Final Fantasy: Through the Ages · Magic Online Promos · Lorwyn · Amonkhet Invocations
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