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Cranial Plating Double Masters MTG card
2XM #245 · Art by Adam Rex
2XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters#245Uncommon

Cranial Plating

Artifact · EquipmentEquip
TCGplayer market · 2XM #245 nonfoil
$0.39 +2.6% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#2,499 Down 28 in 30 days

Buy 2XM #245 nonfoil

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Cranial Plating Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, up 2.6% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 8.3% over 90 days.

Cranial Plating Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Cranial Plating

Every market we track for 2XM #245 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Cranial Plating in Sealed Products

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Cranial Plating Printings & Prices

Cranial Plating has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes.

2XM set symbol, Uncommon2XM #245
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C16 set symbol, UncommonC16 #249
HOP set symbol, CommonHOP #110
MM2 set symbol, UncommonMM2 #206
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #TSR-392
Retro Frame
5DN set symbol, Common5DN #113
BRC set symbol, UncommonBRC #136
Retro Frame
WC04 set symbol, CommonWC04 #ap113
40K set symbol, Uncommon40K #236
TSR set symbol, SpecialTSR #392
Retro Frame
40K set symbol, Uncommon40K #236★

Sell Cranial Plating: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomTSR #392Foil
CoolStuffIncTSR #392Foil
Card Kingdom5DN #113Foil
CoolStuffInc5DN #113Foil
CoolStuffIncMM2 #206Foil
CoolStuffIncTSR #392Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc40K #236Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncHOP #110Nonfoil

Cranial Plating Rules Text & Legality

Cranial Plating

Equipped creature gets +1/+0 for each artifact you control.

{B}{B}: Attach this Equipment to target creature you control.

Equip {1}

Cranial Plating is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • PauperBanned
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Cranial Plating Rulings

  • Mar 19, 2021

    Cranial Plating is counted by its own ability, so it gives at least +1/+0.

  • Mar 19, 2021

    Cranial Plating's first activated ability is similar to an equip ability, but it's not an equip ability. Most importantly, it can be activated any time you could cast an instant, even during another player's turn.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Cranial Plating has been reprinted 15 times.

  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, UncommonModern Masters 2015 · foilMM2 #206
  • Nov 11, 2016C16 set symbol, UncommonCommander 2016C16 #249
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters · foil2XM #245
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, UncommonDouble Masters2XM #245
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #392
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #392
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #TSR-392
  • Oct 7, 202240K set symbol, UncommonWarhammer 40,000 Commander40K #236
  • Oct 7, 202240K set symbol, UncommonWarhammer 40,000 Commander · surge foil40K #236★
  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, UncommonThe Brothers' War CommanderBRC #136

Showing the 10 most recent of 15 printings.

Cranial Plating in Commander

Cranial Plating is the #2,499 most-played card on EDHREC, down 28 places over the last 30 days.

#2,499 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 28 in 30 days

Cranial Plating FAQ

How much is Cranial Plating worth?

Cranial Plating is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Cranial Plating legal in Commander?

Yes. Cranial Plating is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Cranial Plating been reprinted?

Yes. Cranial Plating has been reprinted 15 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Cranial Plating cheap?

Cranial Plating trades at about $0.39; 15 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Cranial Plating?

Cards that fill a similar role include Cranial Ram, Nettlecyst, Master of Etherium.

Where is Cranial Plating banned?

Cranial Plating is banned in Pauper.

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