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Cryptic Spires
LAND Common
The List EDHREC #10,591
$0.18
-5.3%
7 days
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Cryptic Spires price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.18.
Cryptic Spires Price Summary
Cryptic Spires's current headline price is $0.18.
Cryptic Spires Printings & Prices
2 printings
Cryptic Spires has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including inverted treatments.
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Sell Cryptic Spires: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLST #2X2-332 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #332 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2X2 #332 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cryptic Spires Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As you create your deck, circle two of the colors below.
This land enters tapped.
{T}: Add one mana of either of the circled colors.
Cryptic Spires is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Cryptic Spires Rulings
5 most recent
- Nov 8, 2024 Many Double Masters 2022 limited decks will include multiple copies of Cryptic Spires. You can choose the same two colors for each of them, or you can make different choices for different cards.
- Nov 8, 2024 Once a Cryptic Spires has two colors circled, those colors are considered to be printed on the card.
- Nov 8, 2024 The circled colors are part of the copiable characteristics of the card. If another permanent becomes a copy of Cryptic Spires, its mana ability will produce the same colors as the permanent that was copied.
- Nov 8, 2024 The circled colors only affect what colors of mana the last ability produces as it resolves. They do not make Cryptic Spires those colors. It is still colorless.
- Nov 8, 2024 The mana ability is linked to the colors circled on the card. If a permanent somehow gains that mana ability without becoming a copy of Cryptic Spires, the ability it gained won't produce any mana as it resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Cryptic Spires has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #332 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Inverted |
| PLST #2X2-332 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Inverted |
2X2 #332 Cryptic Spires in Commander
Cryptic Spires is the #10,591 most-played card on EDHREC, down 102 places over the last 30 days.
Cryptic Spires FAQ
How much is Cryptic Spires worth?
Cryptic Spires is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 26, 2026.
Is Cryptic Spires legal in Commander?
Yes — Cryptic Spires is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Cryptic Spires been reprinted?
Yes — Cryptic Spires has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cryptic Spires cheap?
Cryptic Spires trades at about $0.18 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,591 on EDHREC).