Ionize
Ionize Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ionize is $0.27 (OTP #49, Showcase), and the most expensive is $1.12 (PGRN #179s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, up 46.4% over 7 days, up 51.9% over 30 days, up 141.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.80 (2026).
Ionize Printings & Prices
Ionize has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Ionize: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.70 cash for GRN #179 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GRN #179 | Foil | $0.70 | $1.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #179s | Foil | $0.60 | $1.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #179p | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #49 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #179p | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #49 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #179 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Ionize Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
Ionize is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Ionize Rulings
- Oct 5, 2018 A spell that can’t be countered is a legal target for Ionize. The spell won’t be countered when Ionize resolves, but Ionize still deals 2 damage to that spell’s controller.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ionize has been reprinted 7 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 73% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #49 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Showcase | $0.41 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.10 |
| OTP #49 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Showcase | $0.49 | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.16 |
| GRN #179 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PGRN #179s | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| GRN #179 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PGRN #179p | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| PGRN #179p | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
OTP #49 
GRN #179 
PGRN #179s Ionize in Commander
Ionize is the #7,358 most-played card on EDHREC, down 80 places over the last 30 days.
Ionize FAQ
How much is Ionize worth?
Ionize is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.27 to $1.12 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Ionize legal in Commander?
Yes — Ionize is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ionize been reprinted?
Yes — Ionize has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ionize cheap?
Ionize trades at about $0.41 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,358 on EDHREC).