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Cryptic Caves — Core Set 2020

Cryptic Caves

M20 · Core Set 2020 #244 · Uncommon · released 2019-07-12

Land
{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Draw a card. Activate only if you control five or more lands.
Only when you've given up the search will the caves yield their secrets.

Cryptic Caves is an uncommon land from Core Set 2020 (2019). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2019 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.13 to $0.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.

USD$0.31
USD Foil$0.99
IllustratorSung Choi
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Cryptic Caves in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (5)

Prices range from $0.13 to $0.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations at $0.13.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Core Set 2020 This page244Uncommon$0.31$0.99
Zendikar Rising Commander125Uncommon$0.28—
Kaldheim Commander109Uncommon$0.29—
Foundations686Uncommon$0.13—
Foundations771Uncommon$0.24—

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).

  • 2019-07-12Cryptic Caves can be one of the five lands you control. You don't need to control five other lands. It's okay that you'll only control four lands as you finish activating Cryptic Caves's last ability.
  • 2019-07-12If you control two Cryptic Caves and exactly three other lands, you can activate the last ability of only one of the Cryptic Caves. As soon as the cost for that ability is paid, you will no longer control enough lands to activate the ability of the second Cryptic Caves.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cryptic Caves legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Caves is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cryptic Caves legal in?
Cryptic Caves is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Cryptic Caves been printed?
Cryptic Caves has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2019 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Cryptic Caves?
The cheapest printing is Foundations (#686) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Cryptic Caves?
This printing of Cryptic Caves was illustrated by Sung Choi.