Cryptoplasm
~$0.64 low · ~$4.48 high
Blue. Creature — Shapeshifter
Mirrodin Besieged #23 · Illustrated by Eric Deschamps
Mirrodin Besieged #23 · Illustrated by Eric DeschampsWhat is Cryptoplasm worth?
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Oracle text
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become a copy of another target creature, except it has this ability.
2/2
"If left in the enemy's shape too long, it might be lost to them." —Vy Covalt, Neurok agent
Format legality
The only printing of Cryptoplasm
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirrodin Besieged mbs #23· 2011rare· Cardmarket €0.75 · €2.19 foil | rare | $0.64 | $4.48 | €0.75€2.19 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2011
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #12,895 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
Rulings (4)
2011-06-01
If another creature becomes a copy of Cryptoplasm, it will become a copy of whatever Cryptoplasm is currently copying (if anything), plus it will have Cryptoplasm’s triggered ability.
2011-06-01
If the creature is an illegal target when the ability tries to resolve, it won’t resolve. Cryptoplasm won’t become a copy of that creature; it remains whatever it was before.
2011-06-01
The copy effect lasts indefinitely. Often, it will last until it is overwritten by another copy effect (if it copies another creature on a future turn, perhaps.)
2011-06-01
You choose the target for the triggered ability when the ability is put onto the stack. You choose whether or not Cryptoplasm becomes a copy of that creature when the ability resolves.
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