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Paralyze Fourth Edition MTG card
4ED #151 · Art by Anson Maddocks
4ED set symbol, CommonFourth Edition#151Common

Paralyze

Enchantment · AuraEnchant
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · 4ED #151 nonfoil
$0.13 −7.1% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#20,670 Up 10 in 30 days
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Paralyze Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.13, down 7.1% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 13.3% over 90 days.

Paralyze Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Paralyze

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Paralyze in Sealed Products

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Paralyze Printings & Prices

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

4ED set symbol, Common4ED #151
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5ED set symbol, Common5ED #185
3ED set symbol, Common3ED #121
30A set symbol, Common30A #116
2ED set symbol, Common2ED #120
CEI set symbol, CommonCEI #120
CED set symbol, CommonCED #120
LEB set symbol, CommonLEB #120
30A set symbol, Common30A #413
Retro Frame
LEA set symbol, CommonLEA #119
SUM set symbol, CommonSUM #121

Sell Paralyze: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card Kingdom30A #413Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEA #119Nonfoil
Card KingdomLEB #120Nonfoil
Card KingdomCED #120Nonfoil
Card KingdomCEI #120Nonfoil
Card Kingdom2ED #120Nonfoil
Card Kingdom30A #116Nonfoil
Card Kingdom3ED #121Nonfoil
Card Kingdom4ED #151Nonfoil
Card Kingdom5ED #185Nonfoil

Paralyze Rules Text & Legality

Paralyze

Enchant creature

When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature.

Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {4}. If the player does, untap the creature.

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

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Paralyze Rulings

  • Sep 16, 2007

    This is a change from the most recent wording. As was the case in the past, Paralyze itself has the last triggered ability, rather than granting that ability to the enchanted creature.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Paralyze can be cast targeting a creature which is already tapped.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Paying the cost is optional.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    The creature can only be untapped using Paralyze once per turn.

  • Oct 4, 2004

    Two Paralyzes are not cumulative. Paying either one will untap the creature.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Paralyze has been reprinted 11 times.

  • Oct 4, 1993LEB set symbol, CommonLimited Edition BetaLEB #120
  • Dec 1, 19932ED set symbol, CommonUnlimited Edition2ED #120
  • Dec 10, 1993CEI set symbol, CommonIntl. Collectors' EditionCEI #120
  • Dec 10, 1993CED set symbol, CommonCollectors' EditionCED #120
  • Apr 11, 19943ED set symbol, CommonRevised Edition3ED #121
  • Jun 21, 1994SUM set symbol, CommonSummer Magic / EdgarSUM #121
  • Apr 1, 19954ED set symbol, CommonFourth Edition4ED #151
  • Mar 24, 19975ED set symbol, CommonFifth Edition5ED #185
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Common30th Anniversary Edition30A #116
  • Nov 28, 202230A set symbol, Common30th Anniversary Edition30A #413

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.

Paralyze in Commander

Paralyze is the #20,670 most-played card on EDHREC, up 10 places over the last 30 days.

#20,670 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 10 in 30 days

Paralyze FAQ

How much is Paralyze worth?

Paralyze is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Paralyze legal in Commander?

Yes. Paralyze is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.

Has Paralyze been reprinted?

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

Why is Paralyze cheap?

Paralyze trades at about $0.13; 11 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,670 on EDHREC).

What can I play instead of Paralyze?

Cards that fill a similar role include Melancholy, Dead Weight, Crippling Blight.

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