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Cranial Plating
C16 · Commander 2016 #249 · Uncommon · released 2016-11-11
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Artifact — Equipment
Equipped creature gets +1/+0 for each artifact you control.
{B}{B}: Attach this Equipment to target creature you control.
Equip {1}
Cranial Plating is an uncommon artifact from Commander 2016 (2016). It has been printed 11 times across 10 sets, from 2004 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.40 to $30.63 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.41
Format legality
Where you can play Cranial Plating in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperBanned
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $0.40 to $30.63 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Double Masters at $0.40.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Dawn | 113 | Common | $0.61 | $13.90 |
| World Championship Decks 2004 | ap113 | Common | $0.78 | — |
| Planechase | 110 | Common | $0.48 | — |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 206 | Uncommon | $0.52 | $0.76 |
| Commander 2016 This page | 249 | Uncommon | $0.41 | — |
| Double Masters | 245 | Uncommon | $0.40 | $0.44 |
| The List | TSR-392 | Common | $0.52 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 392 | Special | $1.26 | $30.63 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 236★ | Uncommon | — | $3.74 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 236 | Uncommon | $1.13 | — |
| The Brothers' War Commander | 136 | Uncommon | $0.63 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-03-19Cranial Plating is counted by its own ability, so it gives at least +1/+0.
- 2021-03-19Cranial Plating's first activated ability is similar to an equip ability, but it's not an equip ability. Most importantly, it can be activated any time you could cast an instant, even during another player's turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cranial Plating legal in Commander?
Yes — Cranial Plating is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cranial Plating legal in?
Cranial Plating is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Cranial Plating been printed?
Cranial Plating has been printed 11 times across 10 sets, from 2004 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Cranial Plating?
The cheapest printing is Double Masters (#245) at about $0.40.
Who illustrated Cranial Plating?
This printing of Cranial Plating was illustrated by Adam Rex.