Cryptic Serpent
Cryptic Serpent Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cryptic Serpent is $0.61 (JMP #146), and the most expensive is $2.17 (CMM #83, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.61, down 44.5% over 7 days, up 10.9% over 30 days, up 7.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.27 (2026).
Cryptic Serpent Printings & Prices
Cryptic Serpent has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cryptic Serpent: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for AKH #48 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AKH #48 | Foil | $4.00 | $9.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | AKH #48 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AKH #48 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #83 | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #83 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #48 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | GN2 #18 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | GN2 #18 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #83 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | J22 #285 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Cryptic Serpent Rules Text & Legality
This spell costs {1} less to cast for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard.
Cryptic Serpent is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Cryptic Serpent Rulings
- Apr 18, 2017 A split card only counts once for Cryptic Serpent's ability, even if it's both an instant and a sorcery.
- Apr 18, 2017 Cryptic Serpent's ability can't reduce its cost to less than {U}{U}.
- Apr 18, 2017 Cryptic Serpent's ability doesn't change its mana cost or mana value. It just reduces the cost to cast the spell.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cryptic Serpent has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #83 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| CMM #83 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| J22 #285 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JMP #146 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GN2 #18 | 2019-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AKH #48 | 2017-04-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AKH #48 | 2017-04-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #83 
J22 #285 
JMP #146 
GN2 #18 
AKH #48 Cryptic Serpent in Commander
Cryptic Serpent is the #17,237 most-played card on EDHREC, down 152 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Serpent FAQ
How much is Cryptic Serpent worth?
Cryptic Serpent is worth about $0.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.61 to $2.17 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Cryptic Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Serpent is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cryptic Serpent been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Serpent has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Serpent cheap?
Cryptic Serpent trades at about $0.61 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,237 on EDHREC).