Magic: The Gathering

Cryptic Serpent

Game Night 2019 18 • uncommon

Set: Game Night 2019
Collector number: 18
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Lius Lasahido
Market price: $1.24

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What it's worth

$1.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.78 – $1.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Cryptic Serpent is an uncommon card found within the Game Night set. As a piece from this collection, it represents a focused inclusion designed for shared play experiences, making it a distinct and thematic addition for those assembling sets from these specific event releases.

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What it does

This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard.

It slithers through the senses, constricting consciousness and poisoning perceptions.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Cryptic Serpent was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Game Night 2019 box set, a product specifically engineered by Wizards of the Coast to introduce new players to the game in a social, casual setting. Unlike standard booster-set releases, this collection was designed as a standalone board-game-style experience, providing five pre-constructed decks that players could use immediately out of the box to learn mechanics and interact with friends.

The card features artwork by Wisnu Tan, who contributed to the set's goal of presenting clear, evocative imagery suitable for a broad audience. As an uncommon card within this specific product, the Cryptic Serpent reflects the set's focus on accessible gameplay, balancing utility with a design aesthetic that matches the broader fantasy tropes of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse while catering to the specific constraints of the Game Night format.

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