Cryptic Caves
Cryptic Caves Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cryptic Caves is $0.17 (FDN #686), and the most expensive is $0.87 (M20 #244, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, up 6.3% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 41.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.18 (2026).
Cryptic Caves Printings & Prices
Cryptic Caves has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cryptic Caves: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for M20 #244 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | M20 #244 | Foil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #244 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | ZNC #125 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | KHC #109 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| starcitygames | FDN #686 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KHC #109 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.35 | 89% |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #686 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| starcitygames | M20 #244 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ZNC #125 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | M20 #244 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Cryptic Caves Rules Text & Legality
{T}: Add {C}.
{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Draw a card. Activate only if you control five or more lands.
Cryptic Caves is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Cryptic Caves Rulings
- Jul 12, 2019 Cryptic Caves can be one of the five lands you control. You don't need to control five other lands. It's okay that you'll only control four lands as you finish activating Cryptic Caves's last ability.
- Jul 12, 2019 If you control two Cryptic Caves and exactly three other lands, you can activate the last ability of only one of the Cryptic Caves. As soon as the cost for that ability is paid, you will no longer control enough lands to activate the ability of the second Cryptic Caves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cryptic Caves has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #686 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.15 | $0.11 | $0.08 |
| FDN #771 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| FDN #771 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| KHC #109 | 2021-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| ZNC #125 | 2020-09-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| M20 #244 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| M20 #244 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
FDN #686 
KHC #109 
ZNC #125 
M20 #244 Cryptic Caves in Commander
Cryptic Caves is the #4,535 most-played card on EDHREC, down 44 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Caves FAQ
How much is Cryptic Caves worth?
Cryptic Caves is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.17 to $0.87 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Cryptic Caves legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Caves is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Cryptic Caves been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Caves has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Caves cheap?
Cryptic Caves trades at about $0.17 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.