Cryptic Gateway
Cryptic Gateway Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cryptic Gateway is $0.77 (DMR #376, Alt Art, Foil), and the most expensive is $34.56 (ONS #306, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.79, flat over 7 days, down 24.8% over 30 days, up 54.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.11 (2026).
Cryptic Gateway Printings & Prices
Cryptic Gateway has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Cryptic Gateway: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.00 cash for ONS #306 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #306 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #306 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #306 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #218 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #306 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #376 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #376 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #306 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DMR #218 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DMR #218 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
Cryptic Gateway Rules Text & Legality
Tap two untapped creatures you control: You may put a creature card from your hand that shares a creature type with each creature tapped this way onto the battlefield.
Cryptic Gateway is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Cryptic Gateway Rulings
- Dec 8, 2022 The two creatures you tap to activate the ability don’t necessarily have to share a creature type, but the creature card you put onto the battlefield must share a creature type with each of them. For example, you could tap an Elf Wizard and a Human Warrior to put an Elf Warrior card onto the battlefield.
- Dec 8, 2022 You can tap any untapped creatures you control to activate Cryptic Gateway’s ability, even ones you haven’t controlled continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cryptic Gateway has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #376 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art |
| DMR #376 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art |
| DMR #218 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard |
| DMR #218 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #306 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #306 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
DMR #376 
ONS #306 Cryptic Gateway in Commander
Cryptic Gateway is the #8,282 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Gateway FAQ
How much is Cryptic Gateway worth?
Cryptic Gateway is worth about $0.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.79 to $34.56 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Cryptic Gateway legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Gateway is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cryptic Gateway been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Gateway has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Gateway cheap?
Cryptic Gateway trades at about $0.79 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,282 on EDHREC).