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Paralyze

Paralyze

{B}
Enchantment — Aura

Enchant creature

When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature.

Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {4}. If the player does, untap the creature.

Illustrated by Anson Maddocks

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Not Legalhistoric
Not Legaltimeless
Not Legalpioneer
Not Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Not Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#119
RarityCommon
ReleasedAug 5, 1993
EDHREC rank#20,698

Prices

USD$29.44
EUR€23.02
Rulings (5)
  • The creature can only be untapped using Paralyze once per turn.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Paying the cost is optional.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Two Paralyzes are not cumulative. Paying either one will untap the creature.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Paralyze can be cast targeting a creature which is already tapped.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • This is a change from the most recent wording. As was the case in the past, Paralyze itself has the last triggered ability, rather than granting that ability to the enchanted creature.

    Sep 16, 2007 · Wizards of the Coast

Printings (15)

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