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Cryptic Gateway
ONS · Onslaught #306 · Rare · released 2002-10-07
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Artifact
Tap two untapped creatures you control: You may put a creature card from your hand that shares a creature type with each creature tapped this way onto the battlefield.
Its lock changes to fit each key.
Cryptic Gateway is a rare artifact from Onslaught (2002). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 2002 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.66 to $35.87 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.67
USD Foil$35.09
Format legality
Where you can play Cryptic Gateway in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.66 to $35.87 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria Remastered at $0.66.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslaught This page | 306 | Rare | $1.66 | $35.87 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 376 | Rare | $0.66 | $1.32 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 218 | Rare | $1.38 | $1.30 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-12-08The two creatures you tap to activate the ability don’t necessarily have to share a creature type, but the creature card you put onto the battlefield must share a creature type with each of them. For example, you could tap an Elf Wizard and a Human Warrior to put an Elf Warrior card onto the battlefield.
- 2022-12-08You can tap any untapped creatures you control to activate Cryptic Gateway’s ability, even ones you haven’t controlled continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryptic Gateway legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Gateway is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cryptic Gateway legal in?
Cryptic Gateway is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cryptic Gateway been printed?
Cryptic Gateway has been printed 3 times across 2 sets, from 2002 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Cryptic Gateway?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria Remastered (#376) at about $0.66.
Who illustrated Cryptic Gateway?
This printing of Cryptic Gateway was illustrated by David Martin.