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Cryptoplasm
MBS · Mirrodin Besieged #23 · Rare · released 2011-02-04
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Shapeshifter
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become a copy of another target creature, except it has this ability.
"If left in the enemy's shape too long, it might be lost to them."
—Vy Covalt, Neurok agent
Cryptoplasm is a rare blue creature from Mirrodin Besieged (2011). Recent market prices range from $0.64 to $4.48 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.65
USD Foil$4.15
Format legality
Where you can play Cryptoplasm in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.64 to $4.48 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mirrodin Besieged at $0.64.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin Besieged This page | 23 | Rare | $0.64 | $4.48 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2011-06-01You choose the target for the triggered ability when the ability is put onto the stack. You choose whether or not Cryptoplasm becomes a copy of that creature when the ability resolves.
- 2011-06-01The copy effect lasts indefinitely. Often, it will last until it is overwritten by another copy effect (if it copies another creature on a future turn, perhaps.)
- 2011-06-01If the creature is an illegal target when the ability tries to resolve, it won’t resolve. Cryptoplasm won’t become a copy of that creature; it remains whatever it was before.
- 2011-06-01If another creature becomes a copy of Cryptoplasm, it will become a copy of whatever Cryptoplasm is currently copying (if anything), plus it will have Cryptoplasm’s triggered ability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryptoplasm legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptoplasm is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cryptoplasm legal in?
Cryptoplasm is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cryptoplasm been printed?
Cryptoplasm has a single printing, released in 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Cryptoplasm?
The cheapest printing is Mirrodin Besieged (#23) at about $0.64.
Who illustrated Cryptoplasm?
This printing of Cryptoplasm was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.