Cryptic Command
The List LRW-56 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- LRW-56
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Wayne England
- Market price
- $7.36
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 first appeared in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion Lorwyn. Designed by Aaron Forsythe and the development team, the card was intended to capture the essence of the set's tribal themes and complexity, offering players a versatile modal spell that could respond to nearly any board state. Its design, featuring art by Aleksi Briclot, emphasizes the high-fantasy aesthetic of the plane of Lorwyn, utilizing four distinct modes that solidified its reputation as one of the most powerful control spells in the game's history.
The inclusion of Cryptic Command in The List, a curated selection of reprints inserted into Set Boosters, serves as a nod to its enduring legacy in eternal formats like Modern and Commander. By featuring the original Lorwyn artwork and set symbol, this version maintains a direct lineage to the card's debut. The card has been widely lauded by players for its skill-intensive nature, often cited as a benchmark for what a flexible, high-cost interactive spell should achieve in competitive play.
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