The Cryptic Serpent is a 7-mana Uncommon creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart 2022 set, featuring a unique casting cost reduction based on graveyard resources.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart 2022
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Cryptic Serpent (Card #285) is an Uncommon creature from the Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart 2022 set, illustrated by Lius Lasahido. This blue Serpent carries a mana cost of {5}{U}{U} and possesses a power and toughness of 6/5. A distinctive feature of this card is its alternative casting cost: the spell costs {1} less to cast for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard. This mechanic allows for significant mana savings, making it a versatile addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors appreciate this card for its efficient stats and the strategic depth it adds to gameplay through its graveyard synergy.
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Cryptic Serpent
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Lius Lasahido
Card Stock
English
{5}{U}{U}
Creature — Serpent
6 / 5
U
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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.
FAQ
The Cryptic Serpent has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, totaling 7 mana. However, its cost can be reduced by {1} for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard.
Cryptic Serpent is a Creature — Serpent with a power and toughness of 6/5. It is a blue card from the Jumpstart 2022 set.
The card reduces its casting cost by {1} for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard. This allows players to cast the creature for less mana if they have sufficient resources in their graveyard.
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