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Cryptic Command
PLST · The List #IMA-48 · Rare · released 2024-08-02
{1}{U}{U}{U}
Instant
Choose two —
• Counter target spell.
• Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
• Tap all creatures your opponents control.
• Draw a card.
Cryptic Command is a rare blue instant from The List (2024). It has been printed 12 times across 11 sets, from 2007 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $3.61 to $36.41 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$3.65
Format legality
Where you can play Cryptic Command in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $3.61 to $36.41 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $3.61.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorwyn | 56 | Rare | $7.21 | $36.41 |
| Magic Player Rewards 2009 | 1 | Rare | — | $21.59 |
| Magic Online Promos | 31447 | Rare | — | — |
| Modern Masters | 38 | Rare | $7.50 | $19.91 |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 43 | Rare | $7.56 | $10.16 |
| Amonkhet Invocations | 11 | Special | — | $34.98 |
| Iconic Masters | 48 | Rare | $7.94 | $8.69 |
| Pro Tour Promos | 2020-1 | Rare | — | $7.98 |
| The List | LRW-56 | Rare | $7.36 | — |
| The List This page | IMA-48 | Rare | $3.61 | — |
| Final Fantasy: Through the Ages | 29 | Rare | $4.25 | $18.01 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 905 | Rare | — | $8.21 |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2017-11-17You choose both modes as you cast Cryptic Command. You must choose two different modes.
- 2017-11-17Look at both chosen modes to determine how many targets Cryptic Command has, if any. If it has at least one target, and all its targets are illegal when it tries to resolve, then it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. For example, if you choose the second and fourth modes, and the permanent is an illegal target when Cryptic Command tries to resolve, you won’t draw a card.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryptic Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Command is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cryptic Command legal in?
Cryptic Command is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Cryptic Command been printed?
Cryptic Command has been printed 12 times across 11 sets, from 2007 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Cryptic Command?
The cheapest printing is The List (#IMA-48) at about $3.61.
Who illustrated Cryptic Command?
This printing of Cryptic Command was illustrated by Jason Rainville.