Cryptek
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 33 • rare
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 33
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- David Álvarez
- Market price
- $0.98
What it does
1 generic mana black mana, tap: Choose another target artifact creature you control. When that creature dies this turn, return it to the battlefield tapped under your control.
There are those who draw false comparisons between the tech-magi of the Adeptus Mechanicus and the xenotechnologists of the necron race. There can be no mercy for such heretics.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Cryptek card was released in 2022 as part of the Necron Dynasties deck in the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant crossover between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, designed to integrate the dark, gothic science-fiction aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe into the mechanical framework of Commander. The set was created to appeal to both long-time tabletop gamers and fans of the complex lore surrounding the Necron faction.
The artwork for this specific card was commissioned by David Álvarez, a recurring illustrator for Magic: The Gathering. Álvarez focused on capturing the cold, mechanical detachment characteristic of the Necron Crypteks—ancient, techno-sorcerous overseers of their dynasty. The design prioritizes the intricate, metallic details and the eerie, glowing energy associated with Necron technology, aligning with the established visual language of the 40k universe while maintaining the readable clarity required for card play.
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