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Cryptic Command — Iconic Masters #48
Cryptic Command is a rare Instant from Iconic Masters (2017), collector number 48, illustrated by Jason Rainville.
Cryptic Command price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 48
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{U}{U}{U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- Jason Rainville
- Released
- 17 November 2017
What Cryptic Command does
Choose two —
• Counter target spell.
• Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
• Tap all creatures your opponents control.
• Draw a card.
Format legality
Other printings of Cryptic Command
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Secret Lair Drop 2025 | Rare | €8.33 foil |
| 29 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Final Fantasy: Through the Ages 2025 | Rare | €4.89 |
| IMA-48 |  Cryptic Command Instant | The List 2024 | Rare | €4.59 |
| LRW-56 |  Cryptic Command Instant | The List 2020 | Rare | €5.81 |
| 2020-1 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Pro Tour Promos 2020 | Rare | €6.20 foil |
| 11 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Amonkhet Invocations 2017 | Special | €27.71 foil |
| 43 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Modern Masters 2015 2015 | Rare | €4.45 |
| 38 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Modern Masters 2013 | Rare | €4.91 |
| 1 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Magic Player Rewards 2009 2009 | Rare | €8.94 foil |
| 56 |  Cryptic Command Instant | Lorwyn 2007 | Rare | €5.17 |
All 11 Cryptic Command printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Cryptic Command from Iconic Masters worth?
About €4.66 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €5.59 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Cryptic Command are there?
11 English paper printings, from Lorwyn to Iconic Masters. The cheapest right now is the Modern Masters 2015 printing.
Is Cryptic Command legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Cryptic Command (Iconic Masters)?
Jason Rainville.
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