Cryptoplasm
MBSMirrodin Besieged/#23/2011Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.69
TCGplayer$0.62
ManaPool$0.38
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.32
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $0.99Low $0.49▼ 20.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.62TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.6%30d▼ 3.1%90d▲ 5.1%
90d high
$0.65
90d low
$0.59
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.62
Mirrodin Besieged
- Down 3.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.65.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 621% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Shapeshifter
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become a copy of another target creature, except it has this ability.
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Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (4)
wotc1 Jun 2011
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.)
wotc1 Jun 2011
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.
wotc1 Jun 2011
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.
wotc1 Jun 2011
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.
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About this card
Cryptoplasm
Cryptoplasm is a Creature — Shapeshifter, with mana cost {1}{U}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.62 (down 3.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Cryptoplasm FAQ
How much is Cryptoplasm worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Cryptoplasm is $0.62. It is down 3.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.59 to $0.65.
What is the cheapest printing of Cryptoplasm?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin Besieged at $0.62 on TCGplayer.
What set was Cryptoplasm first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MBS #23, released 2011-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Cryptoplasm?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $4.47 versus $0.62 for nonfoil, which is 621% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Cryptoplasm legal in Commander?
Yes, Cryptoplasm is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cryptoplasm legal in Modern?
Yes, Cryptoplasm is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cryptoplasm legal in Standard?
Cryptoplasm is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Cryptoplasm do?
Cryptoplasm is a Creature — Shapeshifter with mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have this creature become a copy of another target creature, except it has this ability.".