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Cryptic Serpent
AKH · Amonkhet #48 · Uncommon · released 2017-04-28
{5}{U}{U}
Creature — Serpent
This spell costs {1} less to cast for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard.
It slithers through the senses, constricting consciousness and poisoning perceptions.
Cryptic Serpent is an uncommon blue creature from Amonkhet (2017). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2017 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.78 to $2.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$1.05
USD Foil$1.76
Format legality
Where you can play Cryptic Serpent in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.78 to $2.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Jumpstart at $0.78.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amonkhet This page | 48 | Uncommon | $0.94 | $1.80 |
| Game Night 2019 | 18 | Uncommon | $1.24 | — |
| Jumpstart | 146 | Uncommon | $0.78 | — |
| Amonkhet Remastered | 57 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 285 | Uncommon | $0.90 | — |
| Commander Masters | 83 | Common | $0.92 | $2.24 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2017-04-18Cryptic Serpent's ability doesn't change its mana cost or mana value. It just reduces the cost to cast the spell.
- 2017-04-18A split card only counts once for Cryptic Serpent's ability, even if it's both an instant and a sorcery.
- 2017-04-18Cryptic Serpent's ability can't reduce its cost to less than {U}{U}.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryptic Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Serpent is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cryptic Serpent legal in?
Cryptic Serpent is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Cryptic Serpent been printed?
Cryptic Serpent has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2017 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Cryptic Serpent?
The cheapest printing is Jumpstart (#146) at about $0.78.
Who illustrated Cryptic Serpent?
This printing of Cryptic Serpent was illustrated by Lius Lasahido.