Cryptic Annelid is an Uncommon Creature card from the 2012 Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth expansion, known for its escalating scry effect.
Cryptic Annelid
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth
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Cryptic Annelid, card number 15, is an Uncommon creature from the 2012 Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth set. This Worm Beast costs {3}{U} to cast and boasts a unique ability that activates immediately upon entering the battlefield. Players can scry 1, then scry 2, and finally scry 3, allowing for significant manipulation of their library's top cards. This mechanic provides strategic depth by letting collectors look ahead and reorder their next draws, a feature highly valued in Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Illustrated by Anthony S. Waters, this card represents a distinct era of focused duel decks designed to introduce new players to the game's mechanics. The set code DDI identifies this release within the broader Magic: The Gathering catalog. For collectors, completing the Venser vs. Koth series offers a tangible piece of the game's history, showcasing the creative direction of the early 2010s. The combination of artistic style and functional gameplay makes Cryptic Annelid a noteworthy addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection.
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Cryptic Annelid
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Anthony S. Waters
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Worm Beast
1 / 4
U
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When this creature enters, scry 1, then scry 2, then scry 3. (To scry X, look at the top X cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)