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Ionize Breaking News Showcase MTG card
OTP #49 · Art by Arik Roper
OTP set symbol, RareBreaking News#49Rare

Ionize

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TCGplayer market · OTP #49 nonfoil
$0.24 +9.1% +$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−27.3%
EDHREC rank
#7,775 Down 120 in 30 days
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Ionize Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, up 9.1% over 7 days, down 27.3% over 30 days, down 40.0% over 90 days.

Ionize Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Ionize

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Ionize in Sealed Products

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Ionize Printings & Prices

Ionize has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase, promo pack and prerelease treatments.

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Ionize Rules Text & Legality

Ionize

Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.

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

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Ionize Rulings

  • Oct 5, 2018

    A spell that can’t be countered is a legal target for Ionize. The spell won’t be countered when Ionize resolves, but Ionize still deals 2 damage to that spell’s controller.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Ionize has been reprinted 7 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 73% in 30 days.

  • Oct 5, 2018PGRN set symbol, RareGuilds of Ravnica Promos · Promo PackPGRN #179p
  • Oct 5, 2018PGRN set symbol, RareGuilds of Ravnica Promos · Promo Pack, foilPGRN #179p
  • Oct 5, 2018GRN set symbol, RareGuilds of Ravnica · foilGRN #179
  • Oct 5, 2018PGRN set symbol, RareGuilds of Ravnica Promos · Prerelease, foilPGRN #179s
  • Oct 5, 2018GRN set symbol, RareGuilds of RavnicaGRN #179
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, RareBreaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #49
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, RareBreaking News · ShowcaseOTP #49

Ionize in Commander

Ionize is the #7,775 most-played card on EDHREC, down 120 places over the last 30 days.

#7,775 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 120 in 30 days

Ionize FAQ

How much is Ionize worth?

Ionize is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Ionize legal in Commander?

Yes. Ionize is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Ionize been reprinted?

Yes. Ionize has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Ionize cheap?

Ionize trades at about $0.24; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,775 on EDHREC).