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Oppressive Rays
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Common
Journey into Nyx EDHREC #15,986
$0.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Oppressive Rays Price Summary
Oppressive Rays's current headline price is $0.08.
Oppressive Rays Printings & Prices
2 printings
Oppressive Rays has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Oppressive Rays: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | JOU #19 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M15 #21 | Foil | — | — | — |
Oppressive Rays Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block unless its controller pays {3}.
Activated abilities of enchanted creature cost {3} more to activate.
Oppressive Rays is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Oppressive Rays Rulings
2 most recent
- Jul 18, 2014 Activated abilities are written in the form “Cost: Effect.” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder texts. Static and triggered abilities are unaffected by Oppressive Rays.
- Jul 18, 2014 The enchanted creature's controller can choose to not attack or block with it even if it must attack or block if able. Players can't be forced to pay a cost to attack or block.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Oppressive Rays has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M15 #21 | 2014-07-18 | Common | Standard |
| M15 #21 | 2014-07-18 | Common | Standard |
| JOU #19 | 2014-05-02 | Common | Standard |
| JOU #19 | 2014-05-02 | Common | Standard |
M15 #21 Oppressive Rays in Commander
Oppressive Rays is the #15,986 most-played card on EDHREC, down 94 places over the last 30 days.
Oppressive Rays FAQ
How much is Oppressive Rays worth?
Oppressive Rays is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Oppressive Rays legal in Commander?
Yes — Oppressive Rays is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Oppressive Rays been reprinted?
Yes — Oppressive Rays has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Oppressive Rays cheap?
Oppressive Rays trades at about $0.08 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,986 on EDHREC).