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Slithering Cryptid
CREATURE — FISH MUTANT Common
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles EDHREC #24,569
$0.09
+12.5%
7 days
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Slithering Cryptid price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.09.
Slithering Cryptid Price Summary
Slithering Cryptid's current headline price is $0.09.
Slithering Cryptid Printings & Prices
1 printings
Slithering Cryptid has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Slithering Cryptid: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMT #168 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMT #168 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Slithering Cryptid Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, create a Mutagen token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.")
""The Slithery! He's snatches little kids an' keeps 'em in cages! He don't got no legs and just slithers."
—Lita"
Slithering Cryptid is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Slithering Cryptid Rulings
2 most recent
- Jan 27, 2026 Mutagen tokens are a kind of predefined token. Each one is a colorless artifact with the artifact subtype Mutagen and the ability "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery."
- Jan 27, 2026 Some spells and abilities that create Mutagen tokens require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. The Mutagen token won't be created.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Slithering Cryptid has been reprinted 2 times. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reprint cut the price 69% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMT #168 | 2026-03-06 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TMT #168 | 2026-03-06 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Slithering Cryptid in Commander
Slithering Cryptid is the #24,569 most-played card on EDHREC, up 197 places over the last 30 days.
Slithering Cryptid FAQ
How much is Slithering Cryptid worth?
Slithering Cryptid is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Slithering Cryptid legal in Commander?
Yes — Slithering Cryptid is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Slithering Cryptid been reprinted?
Yes — Slithering Cryptid has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Slithering Cryptid cheap?
Slithering Cryptid trades at about $0.09 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,569 on EDHREC).