Slithering Cryptid
TMTTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/#168/2026Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 14.3%90d▼ 46.7%
90d high
$0.15
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Up 14.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 47% below its 90 day high of $0.15.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 113% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Fish Mutant
When this creature enters, create a Mutagen token. (It's an artifact with ", , Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.")
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc27 Jan 2026
Some spells and abilities that create Mutagen tokens require targets. If each target chosen is an illegal target as that spell or ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve. The Mutagen token won't be created.
wotc27 Jan 2026
Mutagen tokens are a kind of predefined token. Each one is a colorless artifact with the artifact subtype Mutagen and the ability "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery."
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Shares Creature, Sacrifice outletMV 2 vs 3
Shares Creature, Sacrifice outletMV 4 vs 3
Shares Creature, Sacrifice outletMV 3 vs 3
Shares Creature, Sacrifice outletMV 2 vs 3
Shares Creature, Token creationMV 3 vs 3
Shares Creature, Token creationMV 4 vs 3
Shares Creature, Sacrifice outletMV 4 vs 3
About this card
Slithering Cryptid
Slithering Cryptid is a Creature — Fish Mutant, with mana cost {2}{G/U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (up 14.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Slithering Cryptid FAQ
How much is Slithering Cryptid worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Slithering Cryptid is $0.08. It is up 14.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Slithering Cryptid?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Slithering Cryptid first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMT #168, released 2026-03-06.
Is there a foil version of Slithering Cryptid?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.17 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 113% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Slithering Cryptid legal in Commander?
Yes, Slithering Cryptid is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Slithering Cryptid legal in Modern?
Yes, Slithering Cryptid is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Slithering Cryptid legal in Standard?
Yes, Slithering Cryptid is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Slithering Cryptid do?
Slithering Cryptid is a Creature — Fish Mutant with mana cost {2}{G/U}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, create a Mutagen token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Activate only as a sorcery.")".