Cryptic Trilobite
Cryptic Trilobite Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cryptic Trilobite is $1.74 (C20 #21). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.74, up 11.5% over 7 days, down 10.8% over 30 days, up 14.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.34 (2026).
Cryptic Trilobite Printings & Prices
Cryptic Trilobite has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Cryptic Trilobite: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.60 cash for C20 #21; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C20 #21 | Nonfoil | $0.60 | $2.29 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #21 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | C20 #21 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Cryptic Trilobite Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add {C}{C}. Spend this mana only to activate abilities.
{1}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Cryptic Trilobite is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Cryptic Trilobite Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 A mana cost of {X}{X} means that you pay twice X. If you want X to be 3, you pay {6} to cast Cryptic Trilobite.
- Apr 17, 2020 Activated abilities contain a colon, such as Cryptic Trilobite’s activated mana ability and its last activated ability. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keyword abilities are activated abilities (such as cycling) and will have colons in their reminder text.
- Apr 17, 2020 You can spend the two colorless mana produced by Cryptic Trilobite on two different activated abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cryptic Trilobite has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C20 #21 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
C20 #21 Cryptic Trilobite in Commander
Cryptic Trilobite is the #6,929 most-played card on EDHREC, down 22 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Trilobite FAQ
How much is Cryptic Trilobite worth?
Cryptic Trilobite is worth about $1.74 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026.
Is Cryptic Trilobite legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Trilobite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cryptic Trilobite been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Trilobite has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Trilobite cheap?
Cryptic Trilobite trades at about $1.74 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,929 on EDHREC).