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Grip of the Roil
INSTANT Uncommon
Oath of the Gatewatch EDHREC #24,209
$0.06
-14.3%
7 days
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Grip of the Roil price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.06.
Grip of the Roil Price Summary
Grip of the Roil's current headline price is $0.06.
Grip of the Roil Printings & Prices
2 printings
Grip of the Roil has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Grip of the Roil: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OGW #56 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #OGW-56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Grip of the Roil Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Surge {1}{U} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
Tap target creature. It doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
Draw a card.
Grip of the Roil 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
Grip of the Roil Rulings
5 most recent
- Jan 22, 2016 Casting a spell for its surge cost doesn't change its mana cost or its mana value.
- Jan 22, 2016 For some cards, surge represents only an alternative cost, a discount that applies if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn. Other cards, like Reckless Bushwhacker, have additional abilities or effects if you paid the surge cost to cast the spell.
- Jan 22, 2016 Grip of the Roil can target a creature that's already tapped. It still won't untap during its controller's next untap step.
- Jan 22, 2016 Grip of the Roil tracks the creature, but not its controller. If the creature changes controllers before its first controller's next untap step has come around, then it won't untap during its new controller's next untap step.
- Jan 22, 2016 If an instant or sorcery spell cast for its surge cost is copied, the copy is also considered to have had its surge cost paid.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Grip of the Roil has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #OGW-56 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| OGW #56 | 2016-01-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
| OGW #56 | 2016-01-22 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #OGW-56 Grip of the Roil in Commander
Grip of the Roil is the #24,209 most-played card on EDHREC, down 433 places over the last 30 days.
Grip of the Roil FAQ
How much is Grip of the Roil worth?
Grip of the Roil is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Grip of the Roil legal in Commander?
Yes — Grip of the Roil is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Grip of the Roil been reprinted?
Yes — Grip of the Roil has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Grip of the Roil cheap?
Grip of the Roil trades at about $0.06 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,209 on EDHREC).