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Cryptbreaker
CREATURE — ZOMBIE Rare
Aetherdrift Commander EDHREC #2,009
$0.48
+0.0%
7 days
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Cryptbreaker price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.48.
Cryptbreaker Price Summary
Cryptbreaker's current headline price is $0.48.
Cryptbreaker Printings & Prices
5 printings
Cryptbreaker has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Cryptbreaker: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PEMN #86s | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMN #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | EMN #86 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #839 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMN #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #839 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DRC #41 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DRC #41 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cryptbreaker Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{1}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.
Tap three untapped Zombies you control: You draw a card and you lose 1 life.
Cryptbreaker is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cryptbreaker Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 13, 2016 You can tap any three untapped Zombies you control, including ones you haven’t controlled continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn, to pay the cost of Cryptbreaker’s second activated ability. This includes Cryptbreaker itself.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Cryptbreaker has been reprinted 5 times. The Aetherdrift Commander reprint cut the price 39% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRC #41 | 2025-02-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #839 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PEMN #86s | 2016-07-22 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| EMN #86 | 2016-07-22 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMN #86 | 2016-07-22 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SLD #839 
PEMN #86s 
EMN #86 Cryptbreaker in Commander
Cryptbreaker is the #2,009 most-played card on EDHREC, up 10 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptbreaker FAQ
How much is Cryptbreaker worth?
Cryptbreaker is worth about $0.48 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cryptbreaker legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptbreaker is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Cryptbreaker been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptbreaker has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptbreaker cheap?
Cryptbreaker trades at about $0.48 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.