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Instill Energy Fourth Edition MTG card
4ED #252 · Art by Dameon Willich
4ED set symbol, UncommonFourth Edition#252Uncommon

Instill Energy

Enchantment · AuraEnchant
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 4ED #252 nonfoil
$1.87 +2.2% +$0.04, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+6.3%
EDHREC rank
#5,173 Down 12 in 30 days
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Instill Energy Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.87, up 2.2% over 7 days, up 6.3% over 30 days, down 19.4% over 90 days.

Instill Energy Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Instill Energy

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Instill Energy in Sealed Products

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Instill Energy Printings & Prices

Instill Energy has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

4ED set symbol, Uncommon4ED #252
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3ED set symbol, Uncommon3ED #203
5ED set symbol, Uncommon5ED #304
CEI set symbol, UncommonCEI #203
CED set symbol, UncommonCED #203
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #198
2ED set symbol, Uncommon2ED #203
LEA set symbol, UncommonLEA #202
LEB set symbol, UncommonLEB #203
30A set symbol, Uncommon30A #495
Retro Frame
SUM set symbol, UncommonSUM #203

Sell Instill Energy: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomLEA #202Nonfoil
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Card Kingdom30A #495Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #203Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #203Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #203Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #198Nonfoil
Card Kingdom5ED #304Nonfoil
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Instill Energy Rules Text & Legality

Instill Energy

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature can attack as though it had haste.

{0}: Untap enchanted creature. Activate only during your turn and only once each turn.

Instill Energy is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Instill Energy Rulings

  • Aug 1, 2005

    Any Auras (or other effects) which are on the creature that would cause it to not be untapped (or have a cost to be untapped) during untap step do not in any way hinder or imply a cost to use this card's ability to untap once during the turn.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    If attached to an opponent's creature, you can untap their creature during your turn.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Instill Energy's untap ability will not untap the creature until it resolves. This means other spells and abilities can be used before it actually becomes untapped.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Instill Energy has been reprinted 11 times.

  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, UncommonLimited Edition BetaLEB #203
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, UncommonUnlimited Edition2ED #203
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, UncommonIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #203
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, UncommonCollectors' EditionCED #203
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, UncommonRevised Edition3ED #203
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, UncommonSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #203
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, UncommonFourth Edition4ED #252
  • Mar 24, 19975ED set symbol, UncommonFifth Edition5ED #304
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #495
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Uncommon30th Anniversary Edition30A #198

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.

Instill Energy in Commander

Instill Energy is the #5,173 most-played card on EDHREC, down 12 places over the last 30 days.

#5,173 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 12 in 30 days

Instill Energy FAQ

How much is Instill Energy worth?

Instill Energy is worth about $1.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Instill Energy legal in Commander?

Yes. Instill Energy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Instill Energy been reprinted?

Yes. Instill Energy has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Instill Energy cheap?

Instill Energy trades at about $1.87; 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,173 on EDHREC).