Cryptic Command (LRW #56)
Cryptic Command is a rare printing from Lorwyn (LRW #56), a Instant. Illustrated by Wayne England.
Card text
Choose two —
• Counter target spell.
• Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
• Tap all creatures your opponents control.
• Draw a card.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Lorwyn (LRW) |
| Collector number | 56 |
| Artist | Wayne England |
| Released | 2007-10-12 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $7.31, foil $36.41 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- November 17, 2017 — You choose both modes as you cast Cryptic Command. You must choose two different modes.
- November 17, 2017 — Look at both chosen modes to determine how many targets Cryptic Command has, if any. If it has at least one target, and all its targets are illegal when it tries to resolve, then it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. For example, if you choose the second and fourth modes, and the permanent is an illegal target when Cryptic Command tries to resolve, you won’t draw a card.