Cryptic Command
Secret Lair Drop 905 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 905
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alexander Khabbazi
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Choose two —
• Counter target spell.
• Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
• Tap all creatures your opponents control.
• Draw a card.
Predict the future, survey the past, then choose wisely thy spell to cast.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cryptic Command first appeared in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion Lorwyn, designed by Aaron Forsythe as a highly versatile modal spell that quickly became a staple in control archetypes. The card's design philosophy centered on providing players with a 'Swiss Army knife' of options, allowing for significant tactical flexibility in competitive play. Its enduring popularity led to numerous reprintings, serving as a benchmark for blue-aligned utility spells.
This specific iteration from the Secret Lair series features stylized, modern aesthetic sensibilities that depart from the traditional high-fantasy illustrations of the original printings. As part of a curated drop, this version was intended to appeal to collectors seeking unique artistic interpretations of foundational cards, reflecting a broader trend in the hobby toward collectible, limited-run variants that emphasize individual artistic expression over standard set identity.
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