Cryptic Command
Star Trek Commander 252 • rare
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 252
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
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 released in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, designed by Aaron Forsythe to provide a high-utility 'choose two' effect for blue decks. The card quickly became a cornerstone of competitive formats, praised for its versatility and the skill-testing decisions it forced upon players. It represents a hallmark of blue control magic, offering counter-magic, board presence, and card advantage in a single package.
This specific iteration, card number 252 from the Star Trek Commander set, reimagines the classic card within the thematic framework of the Star Trek universe. Released as part of a crossover collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and the science fiction franchise, this version features unique art and flavor text designed to integrate iconic Starfleet tactical operations into the game's mechanics, appealing to both dedicated players of the card game and fans of the long-running television series.
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