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Slithering Cryptid
TMT · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #168 · Common · released 2026-03-06
{2}{G/U}
Creature — Fish Mutant
When this creature enters, create a Mutagen token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.")
"The Slithery! He's snatches little kids an' keeps 'em in cages! He don't got no legs and just slithers."
—Lita
Slithering Cryptid is a common green-blue creature from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2026). Recent market prices range from $0.07 to $0.17 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.09
USD Foil$0.19
Format legality
Where you can play Slithering Cryptid in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.07 to $0.17 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at $0.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles This page | 168 | Common | $0.07 | $0.17 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-01-27Some spells and abilities that create Mutagen tokens require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. The Mutagen token won't be created.
- 2026-01-27Mutagen tokens are a kind of predefined token. Each one is a colorless artifact with the artifact subtype Mutagen and the ability "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery."
Frequently asked questions
Is Slithering Cryptid legal in Commander?
Yes — Slithering Cryptid is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Slithering Cryptid legal in?
Slithering Cryptid is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Slithering Cryptid been printed?
Slithering Cryptid has a single printing, released in 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Slithering Cryptid?
The cheapest printing is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (#168) at about $0.07.
Who illustrated Slithering Cryptid?
This printing of Slithering Cryptid was illustrated by Nicholas Gregory.