Cryptic Trilobite
Commander 2020 21 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2020
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana X mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Leesha Hannigan
- Market price
- $1.70
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add colorless mana colorless mana. Spend this mana only to activate abilities.
1 generic mana, tap: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cryptic Trilobite was released as part of the Commander 2020 expansion, a set designed to support the popular Commander format for the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. Published by Wizards of the Coast, this expansion introduced decks centered around the 'mutate' mechanic, which allows players to stack creatures to combine their abilities and stats. The card was created to provide mana ramp for decks utilizing colorless or artifact-heavy strategies, fitting into the specialized ecosystem of the Timeless Wisdom and Arcane Maelstrom decks.
The card was illustrated by Titus Lunter, a prolific artist for the series known for his atmospheric and creature-focused aesthetic. Lunter aimed to capture the alien, ancient essence of a trilobite, blending natural biology with the high-fantasy, mana-infused art style characteristic of the game. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, niche utility piece, appreciated by players looking to optimize colorless mana generation in multi-color deck builds.
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