What is the mana cost of Cryptic Command?

The mana cost for Cryptic Command is {1}{U}{U}{U}. This represents one generic mana and three blue mana symbols required to cast the card.

Who illustrated Cryptic Command?

Wayne England is the credited artist for this card. The artwork appears on the foil version released in the 2009 Magic Player Rewards set.

What is the set code for this release?

The set code for this release is P09. It belongs to the Magic Player Rewards 2009 series of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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This 2009 Magic Player Rewards Cryptic Command card is a foil rare featuring card number 1 from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Cryptic Command

2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Player Rewards 2009

2009 Magic: The Gathering Magic Player Rewards 2009

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $21.59

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Oct 11, 2026Check Price Guide

Market & Price History

Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$21.59Oct 11, 2026	Guide Estimate	+2%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $21.59, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $21.59. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $21.17 to $21.59 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 11, 2026

$21.59Oct 11, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+2%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $21.59, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $21.59. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $21.17 to $21.59 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 20, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 11, 2026

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Raw / Ungraded

TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 11, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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The 2009 Magic Player Rewards Cryptic Command card is a foil rare featuring card number 1 from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Wayne England, this card carries a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}{U} and has a mana value of 4. It is classified as an Instant with a single blue color identity. This product represents a specific release within the Magic Player Rewards 2009 set, identified by the set code P09.

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