Control Magic
Control Magic Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Control Magic is $0.61 (SLD #2151), and the most expensive is $200.00 (LEA #52). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.61, up 1.7% over 7 days, down 9.0% over 30 days, up 3.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.04 (2026).
Control Magic Printings & Prices
Control Magic has 18 tracked printings across 16 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Control Magic: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $190.00 cash for LEA #52; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #52 | Nonfoil | $190.00 | $379.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEA #52 | Nonfoil | $170.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #53 | Nonfoil | $84.00 | $139.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEB #53 | Nonfoil | $75.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #349 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | $39.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #53 | Nonfoil | $10.25 | $16.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | 2ED #53 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #53 | Nonfoil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #53 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $11.99 | 42% |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #42 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
Control Magic Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
You control enchanted creature.
Control Magic is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Control Magic Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Control Magic has been reprinted 19 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #349 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 30A #52 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SLD #2151 | 2021-06-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMA #34 | 2017-06-09 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EMA #42 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| EMA #42 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| DDM #30 | 2014-03-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C13 #35 | 2013-11-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| BRB #14 | 1999-11-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTC #ml64 | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
30A #349 
SLD #2151 
CMA #34 
EMA #42 
DDM #30 
C13 #35 
BRB #14 
PTC #ml64 Showing the 10 most recent of 19 printings.
Control Magic in Commander
Control Magic is the #6,970 most-played card on EDHREC, up 4 places over the last 30 days.
Control Magic FAQ
How much is Control Magic worth?
Control Magic is worth about $0.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.61 to $200.00 across 18 tracked printings.
Is Control Magic legal in Commander?
Yes — Control Magic is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Control Magic been reprinted?
Yes — Control Magic has been reprinted 19 times, with 18 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Control Magic cheap?
Control Magic trades at about $0.61 — 19 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,970 on EDHREC).