Magic: The Gathering

Cryptic Command

Final Fantasy: Through the Ages 29 • rare

Set: Final Fantasy: Through the Ages
Collector number: 29
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Kazuya Takahashi
Market price: $4.11

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Market

What it's worth

$4.11market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$3.92 – $6.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set, this piece occupies a significant place in any collection. Its status as a rare entry ensures it remains a sought-after find for those looking to round out their library with elusive, high-quality cards.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Cryptic Command, numbered 29 in the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set, is a notable inclusion in this crossover collection. The card was designed to translate the complex, multi-modal utility of the original Magic: The Gathering spell into the iconic lore of the Final Fantasy franchise, representing the strategic depth required to navigate the series' turn-based combat systems.

The artwork and layout reflect the aesthetic marriage of Magic: The Gathering’s structural design and the stylized, high-fantasy visuals synonymous with the Final Fantasy games. It was created to provide players with a versatile control tool, and upon its release, it was received as a bridge for fans of both intellectual properties, appreciated for its thematic accuracy and tactical flexibility in gameplay.

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Other printings

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About

About Cryptic Command

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