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Cryptic Caves
LAND Uncommon
Foundations EDHREC #4,593
$0.10
+0.0%
7 days
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Cryptic Caves price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.10.
Cryptic Caves Price Summary
Cryptic Caves's current headline price is $0.10.
Cryptic Caves Printings & Prices
5 printings
Cryptic Caves has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Cryptic Caves: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | M20 #244 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #244 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | KHC #109 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M20 #244 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #686 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #244 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | M20 #244 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZNC #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | KHC #109 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KHC #109 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cryptic Caves Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Add {C}.
{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: Draw a card. Activate only if you control five or more lands.
"Only when you've given up the search will the caves yield their secrets."
Cryptic Caves is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cryptic Caves Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 12, 2019 Cryptic Caves can be one of the five lands you control. You don't need to control five other lands. It's okay that you'll only control four lands as you finish activating Cryptic Caves's last ability.
- Jul 12, 2019 If you control two Cryptic Caves and exactly three other lands, you can activate the last ability of only one of the Cryptic Caves. As soon as the cost for that ability is paid, you will no longer control enough lands to activate the ability of the second Cryptic Caves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Cryptic Caves has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #686 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| FDN #771 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| KHC #109 | 2021-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| ZNC #125 | 2020-09-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| M20 #244 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| M20 #244 | 2019-07-12 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
KHC #109 
ZNC #125 
M20 #244 Cryptic Caves in Commander
Cryptic Caves is the #4,593 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Caves FAQ
How much is Cryptic Caves worth?
Cryptic Caves is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Cryptic Caves legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Caves is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Cryptic Caves been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Caves has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Caves cheap?
Cryptic Caves trades at about $0.10 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.