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Cryptic Serpent
CREATURE — SERPENT Uncommon
Jumpstart EDHREC #17,513
$0.71
+1.4%
7 days
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Cryptic Serpent price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.71.
Cryptic Serpent Price Summary
Cryptic Serpent's current headline price is $0.71.
Cryptic Serpent Printings & Prices
5 printings
Cryptic Serpent has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Cryptic Serpent: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AKH #48 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AKH #48 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | AKH #48 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #83 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #83 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #146 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JMP #146 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #83 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GN2 #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cryptic Serpent Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗This spell costs {1} less to cast for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard.
"It slithers through the senses, constricting consciousness and poisoning perceptions."
Cryptic Serpent is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Cryptic Serpent Rulings
3 most recent
- Apr 18, 2017 A split card only counts once for Cryptic Serpent's ability, even if it's both an instant and a sorcery.
- Apr 18, 2017 Cryptic Serpent's ability can't reduce its cost to less than {U}{U}.
- Apr 18, 2017 Cryptic Serpent's ability doesn't change its mana cost or mana value. It just reduces the cost to cast the spell.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Cryptic Serpent has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #83 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| CMM #83 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| J22 #285 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JMP #146 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| GN2 #18 | 2019-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AKH #48 | 2017-04-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AKH #48 | 2017-04-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #83 
J22 #285 
GN2 #18 
AKH #48 Cryptic Serpent in Commander
Cryptic Serpent is the #17,513 most-played card on EDHREC, down 276 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Serpent FAQ
How much is Cryptic Serpent worth?
Cryptic Serpent is worth about $0.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Cryptic Serpent legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Serpent is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cryptic Serpent been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Serpent has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Serpent cheap?
Cryptic Serpent trades at about $0.71 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,513 on EDHREC).