Name: Very Cryptic Command (C)
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Zoltan Boros

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Very Cryptic Command (C)Unstable

                #49
                Instant
              
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Lightly Played$2.07$3.13
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          Mana cost4
          TypeInstant
          
          
          
          
          SetUnstable
          Number49
          RarityInstant
          Released2017-12-08
        Oracle textChoose two —

• Draw a card from an opponent's library.

• Copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

• Until end of turn, target creature loses all abilities and becomes a blue Frog with base power and toughness 1/1.

• Create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$2.45	$3.94
Lightly Played	$2.07	$3.13
Moderately Played	$1.94	$3.38
Damaged	—	$3.77