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Cryptic Gateway
ARTIFACT Rare
Dominaria Remastered EDHREC #8,397
$0.68
-1.4%
7 days
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Cryptic Gateway price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.68.
Cryptic Gateway Price Summary
Cryptic Gateway's current headline price is $0.68.
Cryptic Gateway Printings & Prices
3 printings
Cryptic Gateway has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
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Sell Cryptic Gateway: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #306 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #306 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #306 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #306 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #218 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #306 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #376 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMR #376 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DMR #218 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ONS #306 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cryptic Gateway Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Tap two untapped creatures you control: You may put a creature card from your hand that shares a creature type with each creature tapped this way onto the battlefield.
"Its lock changes to fit each key."
Cryptic Gateway is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cryptic Gateway Rulings
2 most recent
- Dec 8, 2022 The two creatures you tap to activate the ability don’t necessarily have to share a creature type, but the creature card you put onto the battlefield must share a creature type with each of them. For example, you could tap an Elf Wizard and a Human Warrior to put an Elf Warrior card onto the battlefield.
- Dec 8, 2022 You can tap any untapped creatures you control to activate Cryptic Gateway’s ability, even ones you haven’t controlled continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Cryptic Gateway has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMR #376 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art |
| DMR #376 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Alt Art |
| DMR #218 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard |
| DMR #218 | 2023-01-13 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #306 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #306 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
ONS #306 Cryptic Gateway in Commander
Cryptic Gateway is the #8,397 most-played card on EDHREC, down 115 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Gateway FAQ
How much is Cryptic Gateway worth?
Cryptic Gateway is worth about $0.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cryptic Gateway legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Gateway is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cryptic Gateway been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Gateway has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Gateway cheap?
Cryptic Gateway trades at about $0.68 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,397 on EDHREC).