1rd
I wonder if this was the original Mythic of the set and clique got a promotion later
this is an amazing counterspell effect, that isn't necessarily even a counter, wish I had one for EDH
4.5/5 Stars
Posted By:
Hunter06
(6/4/2013 7:44:12 PM)
Powerhouse of a card. Without considering color intensity, its strictly better then both dismiss and into the roil. That thought it scary, and it still has the sleep option. (And yes I realize you can cast into the roil for 
, but you get the point).
I am not sure whether I should rate it 5/5 or .5/5 for being overpowered.
Posted By:
TheWrathofShane
(9/5/2013 9:46:02 AM)
as blue as exquisite blood is black.
flexibility isn't always a benefit but here it is perfect. 4.5/5
Posted By:
Vastator
(7/5/2013 5:31:54 PM)
Holyturdballsbatman!
Posted By:
blindthrall
(8/3/2013 11:56:31 PM)
The fact that in Modern three color decks often run four copies of this card despite how difficult it is to cast is a testament to just how powerful it is.
It is one of the reasons that controlling decks manage to remain competitive at all in Modern, a format dominated by midrange and combo and where Lightning Bolt is the most-played card.
Posted By:
absreim
(12/4/2013 1:43:01 PM)
Totally brilliant, as most people know. Four entirely useful modes, at instant speed, for a fair cost. While UUU makes it sometimes-awkward in decks, in 2 color decks it oft isn't a problem, and is worth the value.
Personally, I love UG, and Cryptic Command is totally at home alongside Eternal Witness. And if you get up to 7 mana - which is totally doable with green's early ramp, as you'll often start with a turn 1 Noble Hierarch - then you can set up a vice-grip on your opponent's combat abilities, by choosing tap + bounce targetting your own E-Wit. Of course, removal can mess with that plan, but the fact is that you're forcing them to burn removal on a 3 mana 2/1, and simply because of a synergy between two cards which are perfectly fine on their own.
And of course, with blue's dig you'll probably find another E-Wit... >:-3
Posted By:
JaxsonBateman
(1/20/2014 5:55:08 AM)
Despite the reprint, this card actually doubled in $ cost :(
Posted By:
jenekee
(5/18/2014 3:31:04 AM)
I'm glad I picked up one of these guys when it was $25. Now I need 3 more :(.
Posted By:
Kadaver666
(5/21/2014 2:20:47 PM)