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Ghostly Prison The List MTG card
PLST #CHK-10 · Art by Lars Grant-West
PLST set symbol, UncommonThe List#CHK-10Uncommon

Ghostly Prison

Enchantment
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #CHK-10 nonfoil
$5.63 −0.3% −$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−1.6%
EDHREC rank
#159 Up 1 in 30 days

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Ghostly Prison Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $5.63, down 0.3% over 7 days, down 1.6% over 30 days, up 16.6% over 90 days.

Ghostly Prison Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Ghostly Prison

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Ghostly Prison in Sealed Products

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Ghostly Prison Printings & Prices

Ghostly Prison has 20 tracked printings across 18 sets, in nonfoil, foil and neon ink finishes, including borderless and showcase treatments.

PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #CHK-10
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CN2 set symbol, UncommonCN2 #86
C21 set symbol, UncommonC21 #92
MKC set symbol, UncommonMKC #67
SLD set symbol, UncommonSLD #1837
C19 set symbol, UncommonC19 #64
SOC set symbol, UncommonSOC #146
PCA set symbol, UncommonPCA #7
KHC set symbol, UncommonKHC #26
VOC set symbol, UncommonVOC #87
CMD set symbol, UncommonCMD #14
TDC set symbol, UncommonTDC #116
ONC set symbol, UncommonONC #71
C16 set symbol, UncommonC16 #66
CHK set symbol, UncommonCHK #10
PC2 set symbol, UncommonPC2 #7
SPG set symbol, MythicSPG #19
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #424
ShowcaseInverted
F10 set symbol, RareF10 #2
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7042
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus

Sell Ghostly Prison: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomSLD #7042Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #7042Foil
Card KingdomSPG #19Foil
CoolStuffIncSPG #19Foil
Card KingdomCHK #10Foil
CoolStuffIncCHK #10Foil
Card KingdomSLD #424Neon Ink
Card KingdomF10 #2Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #424Neon Ink
Card KingdomCN2 #86Foil

Ghostly Prison Rules Text & Legality

Ghostly Prison

Creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays {2} for each creature they control that's attacking you.

"May the memory of our fallen heroes ensnare the violent hearts of lesser men." —Great Threshold of Monserkat inscription

Ghostly Prison is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Ghostly Prison Rulings

  • Feb 1, 2014

    Unless some effect explicitly says otherwise, a creature that can't attack you can still attack a planeswalker you control.

  • Feb 1, 2007

    In the Two-Headed Giant format, you still only have to pay once per creature.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Ghostly Prison has been reprinted 23 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 37% in 30 days.

  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, UncommonSecret Lair DropSLD #1837
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #7042
  • Nov 19, 2021VOC set symbol, UncommonCrimson Vow CommanderVOC #87
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #CHK-10
  • Feb 10, 2023ONC set symbol, UncommonPhyrexia: All Will Be One CommanderONC #71
  • Feb 9, 2024MKC set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor CommanderMKC #67
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · Borderless, foilSPG #19
  • Aug 2, 2024SPG set symbol, MythicSpecial Guests · BorderlessSPG #19
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, UncommonTarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #116
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, UncommonSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #146

Showing the 10 most recent of 23 printings.

Ghostly Prison in Commander

Ghostly Prison is the #159 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1 place over the last 30 days.

#159 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1 in 30 days

Ghostly Prison FAQ

How much is Ghostly Prison worth?

Ghostly Prison is worth about $5.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Ghostly Prison legal in Commander?

Yes. Ghostly Prison is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Ghostly Prison been reprinted?

Yes. Ghostly Prison has been reprinted 23 times, with 20 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Ghostly Prison expensive?

Ghostly Prison holds a $5.63 price because Commander demand is high (#159 on EDHREC) and even with 23 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Ghostly Prison?

Cards that fill a similar role include Propaganda, Windborn Muse, Sphere of Safety.

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