Very Cryptic Command

Unstable • #49a • rare

Instant |

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Live Value $1.47

Foil Multiplier: 3.31x

Reprint Profile:

Printed 6 times LOW

Reprinted 6x historically, most recently in 2017 -- no dedicated reprint sets or recent activity.

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Dealer Buylist:

$0.23

Buy/Sell Spread:

vs $1.79 retail 87%

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Very Cryptic Command

Unstable • #49a • rare

Current Valuation

$1.47

30-Day Market Trend

Rarity

rare

Set Origin

UST

Daily Shift

+2.08%

EDHREC Rank

N/A

Mana Cost

Oracle Data

Card Type Instant

Color Identity Blue

🖋️ Curator's Notes

Choose two —

• Switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn.

• Target creature can't be blocked this turn.

• Draw a card. If that card's art is by Wayne England, you may reveal it and draw another card.

• Assemble a Contraption.

📜 Technical Attributes

Release Date: 2017-12-08

Set Name: Unstable

Artist Reference: Wayne England

Border Profile: silver

✨ Variants & Finishes

Available Finishes Standard • Traditional Foil

Promo Status NO

Edition Status Original Printing