Paralyze
Paralyze Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Paralyze is $0.11 (4ED #151), and the most expensive is $29.54 (LEA #119). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $29.54, up 136.3% over 7 days, up 26754.5% over 30 days, up 24516.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $29.54 (2026).
Paralyze Printings & Prices
Paralyze has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Paralyze: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $25.00 cash for 30A #413; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 30A #413 | Nonfoil | $25.00 | $44.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #119 | Nonfoil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #120 | Nonfoil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #120 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #120 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $3.49 | 63% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #116 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #120 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #121 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #151 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #185 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Paralyze Rules Text & Legality
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.
Paralyze is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Paralyze Rulings
- Sep 16, 2007 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.
- Oct 4, 2004 Paralyze can be cast targeting a creature which is already tapped.
- Oct 4, 2004 Paying the cost is optional.
- Oct 4, 2004 The creature can only be untapped using Paralyze once per turn.
- Oct 4, 2004 Two Paralyzes are not cumulative. Paying either one will untap the creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Paralyze has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #413 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #116 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 5ED #185 | 1997-03-24 | Common | Standard |
| 4ED #151 | 1995-04-01 | Common | Standard |
| SUM #121 | 1994-06-21 | Common | Standard |
| 3ED #121 | 1994-04-11 | Common | Standard |
| CED #120 | 1993-12-10 | Common | Standard |
| CEI #120 | 1993-12-10 | Common | Standard |
| 2ED #120 | 1993-12-01 | Common | Standard |
| LEB #120 | 1993-10-04 | Common | Standard |
30A #413 
5ED #185 
4ED #151 
SUM #121 
3ED #121 
CED #120 
CEI #120 
2ED #120 
LEB #120 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Paralyze in Commander
Paralyze is the #20,275 most-played card on EDHREC, down 130 places over the last 30 days.
Paralyze FAQ
How much is Paralyze worth?
Paralyze is worth about $29.54 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.11 to $29.54 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Paralyze legal in Commander?
Yes — Paralyze is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Paralyze been reprinted?
Yes — Paralyze has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Paralyze expensive?
Paralyze holds a $29.54 price because even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.