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Code of Constraint
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #26,534
$0.04
+0.0%
7 days
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Code of Constraint price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.04.
Code of Constraint Price Summary
Code of Constraint's current headline price is $0.04.
Code of Constraint Printings & Prices
3 printings
Code of Constraint has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Code of Constraint: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RNA #35 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RNA #35 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #RNA-35 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLU #83 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLU #83 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #35 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | RNA #35 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Code of Constraint Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target creature gets -4/-0 until end of turn.
Draw a card.
Addendum — If you cast this spell during your main phase, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
Code of Constraint is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Code of Constraint Rulings
4 most recent
- Jan 12, 2024 Addendum abilities of instant spells apply while the spell is resolving, not immediately after casting it. If the spell is countered, you don't get the addendum bonus.
- Jan 12, 2024 If an effect copies a spell with an addendum ability while it's on the stack, the copy wasn't cast at all, so you won't get the addendum bonus.
- Jan 25, 2019 Code of Constraint can target a creature that's already tapped. If you cast it during your main phase, that creature won't untap during its controller's next untap step.
- Jan 25, 2019 If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Code of Constraint tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. You don't draw a card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Code of Constraint has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLU #83 | 2024-02-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #RNA-35 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| RNA #35 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| RNA #35 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
CLU #83 
RNA #35 Code of Constraint in Commander
Code of Constraint is the #26,534 most-played card on EDHREC, down 133 places over the last 30 days.
Code of Constraint FAQ
How much is Code of Constraint worth?
Code of Constraint is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Code of Constraint legal in Commander?
Yes — Code of Constraint is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Code of Constraint been reprinted?
Yes — Code of Constraint has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Code of Constraint cheap?
Code of Constraint trades at about $0.04 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,534 on EDHREC).