Cryptic Command
Pro Tour Promos 2020-1 • rare
- Set
- Pro Tour Promos
- Collector number
- 2020-1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jason Rainville
- 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.
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 was originally introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, designed by Aaron Forsythe's team to offer versatile, high-level tactical utility. This specific Pro Tour Promo version, numbered 2020-1, was issued as a promotional reward associated with competitive play events. Its design features the iconic blue spell's four modes, rendered with distinct promotional art that highlights the card’s status as a staple of control strategies in modern formats.
The card was illustrated by Jason Chan, who captured the flowing, ephemeral nature of the spell’s arcane power. This version stands out for its unique border treatment and collector numbering, reflecting the transition toward stylized, tournament-specific cards intended for professional players and dedicated collectors. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a highly desirable acquisition, blending its powerful mechanical utility in the game with a sought-after aesthetic upgrade.
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