
Cryptic Command's Near Mint price is up 2.9% ($0.23) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana Cost1UUU
ArtistAlexander Khabbazi
Card TextChoose two —
• Counter target spell.
• Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
• Tap all creatures your opponents control.
• Draw a card.
Predict the future, survey the past, then choose wisely thy spell to cast.
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$8.06
moderate
$7.73$10.99
Condition?
9 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
Normal—
Cheapest printing$4.27
Why This Price
inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$8.06
Movement
7D Change-2.5% (-$0.21)
30D Change+2.9% (+$0.23)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$8.06
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More from Secret Lair Drop
See all cards →- How much is Cryptic Command worth?
- The current Near Mint price for Cryptic Command from Secret Lair Drop (Magic: The Gathering) is $8.06. It has decreased 2.5% over the past 7 days.
- What set is Cryptic Command from?
- Cryptic Command is from the Secret Lair Drop set, released December 2019. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
- What rarity is Cryptic Command?
- Cryptic Command is a rare card from Secret Lair Drop in Magic: The Gathering.
- How has the price of Cryptic Command changed over the past 30 days?
- Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Cryptic Command has risen 2.9% ($0.23) to $8.06.
- How many printings of Cryptic Command exist?
- Cryptic Command has 9 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $4.27 from The List.




