What is the Adventure mechanic in Magic: The Gathering?

The Adventure mechanic allows a player to cast a spell from the card as an additional action before casting the creature itself. This provides strategic flexibility by offering two potential effects from a single card.

What are the mana costs for Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up?

The creature face has a mana cost of {1}{B}, while the Adventure Sorcery face has a mana cost of {1}{U}. The card has a total mana value of 2.

Who illustrated the Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up card?

The artwork for this card was created by Jason A. Engle. His illustration is featured on the card number 222s from the 2023 Wilds of Eldraine Promos set.

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The 2023 Wilds of Eldraine Promos foil rare card Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up, card number 222s, features the Adventure mechanic with a Nightmare creature and Sorcery split.

Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Wilds of Eldraine Promos

2023 Magic: The Gathering Wilds of Eldraine Promos

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $3.32

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Oct 13, 2026Check Price Guide

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$3.32Oct 13, 2026	Guide Estimate	-1.8%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $3.32, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026 Guide Estimate: $3.32. 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 $3.32 to $3.38 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -1.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

$3.32Oct 13, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-1.8%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $3.32, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 13, 2026
Guide Estimate: $3.32. 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 $3.32 to $3.38 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 23, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026: -1.8%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 13, 2026

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 13, 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 2023 Wilds of Eldraine Promos release features card number 222s, titled Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up. This Magic: The Gathering trading card card is classified as a Rare with a Foil finish. The artwork is credited to Jason A. Engle, and the set code is PWOE. This product is a double-faced card utilizing the Adventure mechanic. The front face is a Creature — Nightmare with a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2. It has power and toughness listed as */*. The back face is a Sorcery — Adventure with a mana cost of {1}{U} and a color identity of Black and Blue (B, U). The card belongs to the Black (B) color identity for the creature portion. The card features the Adventure mechanic, allowing it to function as a Creature — Nightmare or a Sorcery. The Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up offers a unique gameplay experience by allowing players to cast the Sorcery spell as an additional action or cast the Nightmare creature directly. This flexibility makes it a versatile addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The 222s card number places this card within the broader checklist of the set. As a promotional item, it holds a special place among collectors who appreciate the variety and creativity of the Wilds of Eldraine era. This 2023 Wilds of Eldraine Promos card is a Rare foil with card number 222s. Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up has a mana cost of {1}{B} for the creature side and {1}{U} for the sorcery side.

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