Cryptic Command

Printings

  • Iconic Masters (IMA)#48
  • Secret Lair Drop (SLD)#905
  • Modern Masters (MMA)#38
  • Modern Masters 2015 (MM2)#43
  • The List (PLST)#IMA-48
  • Pro Tour Promos (PPRO)#2020-1
  • Magic Player Rewards 2009 (P09)#1
  • Final Fantasy: Through the Ages (FCA)#29
  • Magic Online Promos (PRM)#31447
  • Lorwyn (LRW)#56
  • Amonkhet Invocations (MP2)#11
  • The List (PLST)#LRW-56

Cryptic Command

Card Information

Type: Instant

Mana Cost: 1Blue manaBlue manaBlue mana

CMC: 4

Part of the Reserved List: No

Color Identity: Mana symbol for U

Set: Iconic Masters (IMA)

Rarity: Rare

Collector Number: 48

Oracle Text

Choose two — • Counter target spell. • Return target permanent to its owner's hand. • Tap all creatures your opponents control. • Draw a card.

Format Legalities

duel(Legal)
brawl(Legal)
penny(Not Legal)
predh(Legal)
future(Not Legal)
legacy(Legal)
modern(Legal)
pauper(Not Legal)
alchemy(Not Legal)
pioneer(Not Legal)
vintage(Legal)
historic(Legal)
standard(Not Legal)
timeless(Legal)
commander(Legal)
gladiator(Legal)
oldschool(Not Legal)
premodern(Not Legal)
oathbreaker(Legal)
standardbrawl(Not Legal)
paupercommander(Not Legal)

Price History

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