MagicUnstable
Very Cryptic Command — Unstable #49b
Very Cryptic Command is a rare Instant from Unstable (2017), collector number 49b, illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

Very 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
- Set
- Unstable
- Number
- 49b
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {1}{U}{U}{U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- Zoltan Boros
- Released
- 8 December 2017
What Very Cryptic Command does
Choose two —
• Untap two target permanents.
• Tap each permanent target player controls with exactly one word in its name.
• Discard all the cards in your hand, then draw that many cards.
• Return target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand.
Format legality
Other printings of Very Cryptic Command
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49f | Very Cryptic Command Instant | Unstable 2017 | Rare | €2.22 |
| 49e | Very Cryptic Command Instant | Unstable 2017 | Rare | €1.96 |
| 49d | Very Cryptic Command Instant | Unstable 2017 | Rare | €1.55 |
| 49c | Very Cryptic Command Instant | Unstable 2017 | Rare | €2.00 |
| 49a | Very Cryptic Command Instant | Unstable 2017 | Rare | €1.08 |
All 6 Very Cryptic Command printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Very Cryptic Command from Unstable worth?
About €1.40 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €4.09 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Very Cryptic Command are there?
6 English paper printings, from Unstable to Unstable. The cheapest right now is the Unstable printing.
Is Very Cryptic Command legal in Commander?
No, it is not legal in Commander right now.
Who illustrated Very Cryptic Command (Unstable)?
Zoltan Boros.
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