TCG STRAT · Magic: the Gathering

Very Cryptic Command

Instant Rare
1 printings Prices updated Aug 9, 2026
UST #49f
$1.41
Price History

Very Cryptic Command Price Summary

As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Very Cryptic Command is $1.41 (UST #49f).

Very Cryptic Command Printings & Prices

2 variants

Very Cryptic Command has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Sell Very Cryptic Command: Buylist Offers

2 offers

Card Kingdom currently pays $3.20 cash for UST #49f (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).

Buyer Printing Finish Cash offer Retail Spread
Card Kingdom UST #49f Foil $3.20 $7.99 60%
Card Kingdom UST #49f Nonfoil $0.65 $3.49 81%

Very Cryptic Command Rules Text & Legality

Instant — mana cost {1}{U}{U}{U}

Choose two —

• Scry 3.

• Create a 2/2 black Rogue creature token with menace.

• Add or subtract 1 or one from a number or number word on target spell or permanent until end of turn.

• Return all artifacts target player controls to their owner's hand.

Very Cryptic Command is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.

standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Not legal
commander
Not legal
pauper
Not legal

Reprints & Reprint Risk

2 printings

Very Cryptic Command has been reprinted 2 times.

Set Date Rarity Treatment
UST #49f 2017-12-08 Rare Standard
UST #49f 2017-12-08 Rare Standard

Very Cryptic Command FAQ

How much is Very Cryptic Command worth?

Very Cryptic Command is worth about $1.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.

Is Very Cryptic Command legal in Commander?

No — Very Cryptic Command is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).

Has Very Cryptic Command been reprinted?

Yes — Very Cryptic Command has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Very Cryptic Command cheap?

Very Cryptic Command trades at about $1.41 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.