Magic: The Gathering

Cryptborn Horror

Return to Ravnica 212 • rare

Set: Return to Ravnica
Collector number: 212
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana or red mana black mana or red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Red
Artist: Richard Wright
Market price: $0.28

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What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.20 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct find for those seeking to enhance the tactical depth of their collection. Its classification marks it as a specialized addition, prized by those who value the strategic variety that rare cards bring to the table.

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Card face

What it does

Trample

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the total life lost by your opponents this turn.

Although Cryptwitch Merree vanished after a spat with Rakdos, her playthings lingered.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cryptborn Horror was released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a rare creature associated with the Rakdos guild, reflecting the set's focus on the chaotic and hedonistic nature of that faction. Mechanically, the card was built around the bloodthirst-adjacent concept of dealing damage before entering the battlefield, emphasizing the aggressive and high-risk playstyle thematic to the Rakdos color identity.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Richard Wright, who focused on capturing the grotesque and visceral aesthetic synonymous with the guild. Wright utilized a high-contrast style to depict the creature's monstrous form emerging from the city's underbelly. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its potential to swing board states in aggressive strategies, though it remained a situational inclusion due to the specific conditions required for its optimal deployment.

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Other printings

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Cryptborn HorrorReturn to Ravnica Promos · #212 · rare · 2012$1.02

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