Cryptic Caves
Foundations 686 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 686
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sung Choi
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
1 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this land: Draw a card. Activate only if you control five or more lands.
Only when you've given up the search will the caves yield their secrets.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cryptic Caves was introduced in the Foundations set, a collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as a cornerstone for the Magic: The Gathering player experience. The set was created to act as a permanent bridge between new and veteran players, featuring cards that balance approachable mechanics with the strategic depth that has defined the game for decades. It reflects the company’s intent to provide a consistent, foundational deck-building resource that remains relevant in various formats.
The card features artwork by Sung Choi, a contributor known for his atmospheric and immersive fantasy landscapes. For this piece, Choi focused on evoking a sense of ancient, subterranean mystery, using lighting and architectural elements to suggest a location both vast and forgotten. The design is intended to reinforce the card's utility as a land that provides both mana and a utility-based draw effect, aligning the visual storytelling directly with the card's mechanical function.
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About Cryptic Caves
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