Cryptic Command
Magic Player Rewards 2009 1 • rare
- Set
- Magic Player Rewards 2009
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Wayne England
- 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 first introduced in the 2007 expansion set Lorwyn, designed by Aaron Forsythe's team as a centerpiece 'command' spell that offered players four distinct tactical choices. The card quickly became a staple in competitive Magic: The Gathering due to its versatility, allowing players to counter spells, bounce permanents, draw cards, or tap creatures at instant speed, effectively dictating the tempo of high-level matches.
This specific iteration was released in 2009 as part of the Magic Player Rewards program, which incentivized tournament participation by awarding promo cards to active players. Featuring new artwork by Kev Walker, the card moved away from the ethereal, fairy-tale aesthetic of the original Lorwyn printing toward a more gritty, combat-focused depiction. It remains a sought-after piece for players who favor the distinct visual style of the Wizards of the Coast promo card era.
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