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Ionize
INSTANT Rare
Breaking News EDHREC #7,617
$0.33
+0.0%
7 days
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Ionize price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.33.
Ionize Price Summary
Ionize's current headline price is $0.33.
Ionize Printings & Prices
4 printings
Ionize has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase, promo pack and prerelease treatments.
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Sell Ionize: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #179s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #179 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #179p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #49 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PGRN #179p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GRN #179 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #49 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ionize Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ionize Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
7 printings
Ionize has been reprinted 7 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 73% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #49 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| OTP #49 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| GRN #179 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PGRN #179s | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| GRN #179 | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PGRN #179p | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| PGRN #179p | 2018-10-05 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
GRN #179 
PGRN #179s Ionize in Commander
Ionize is the #7,617 most-played card on EDHREC, down 259 places over the last 30 days.
Ionize FAQ
How much is Ionize worth?
Ionize is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.33 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,617 on EDHREC).