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Controlled Instincts
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Uncommon
Conflux EDHREC #30,546
$0.07
+0.0%
7 days
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Controlled Instincts price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.07.
Controlled Instincts Price Summary
Controlled Instincts's current headline price is $0.07.
Controlled Instincts Printings & Prices
1 printings
Controlled Instincts has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Controlled Instincts: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CON #23 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CON #23 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CON #23 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CON #23 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Controlled Instincts Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant red or green creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
"Togk Manytooth struggled helplessly as the kathari circled above him. For a warrior, immobilization is a fate worse than death."
Controlled Instincts is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Controlled Instincts Rulings
2 most recent
- Feb 1, 2009 Controlled Instincts can enchant only a creature that’s red or green. If at any time the enchanted creature is neither red nor green, Controlled Instincts is put into its owner’s graveyard as a state-based action.
- Feb 1, 2009 Controlled Instincts may target and may enchant an untapped creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Controlled Instincts has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON #23 | 2009-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CON #23 | 2009-02-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
Controlled Instincts in Commander
Controlled Instincts is the #30,546 most-played card on EDHREC, down 277 places over the last 30 days.
Controlled Instincts FAQ
How much is Controlled Instincts worth?
Controlled Instincts is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Controlled Instincts legal in Commander?
Yes — Controlled Instincts is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Controlled Instincts been reprinted?
Yes — Controlled Instincts has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Controlled Instincts cheap?
Controlled Instincts trades at about $0.07 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,546 on EDHREC).