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Paralyze
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Common
Fourth Edition EDHREC #20,603
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Paralyze price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Paralyze Price Summary
Paralyze's current headline price is $0.13.
Paralyze Printings & Prices
11 printings
Paralyze has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Paralyze: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 30A #413 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #119 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CED #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #116 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #185 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 3ED #121 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 4ED #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Paralyze Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Paralyze Rulings
5 most recent
- 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
11 printings
Paralyze has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #413 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #116 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 5ED #185 | 1997-03-24 | Common | Standard |
| 4ED #151 | 1995-04-01 | Common | Standard |
| SUM #121 | 1994-06-21 | Common | Standard |
| 3ED #121 | 1994-04-11 | Common | Standard |
| CED #120 | 1993-12-10 | Common | Standard |
| CEI #120 | 1993-12-10 | Common | Standard |
| 2ED #120 | 1993-12-01 | Common | Standard |
| LEB #120 | 1993-10-04 | Common | Standard |
30A #413 
5ED #185 
SUM #121 
3ED #121 
CED #120 
CEI #120 
2ED #120 
LEB #120 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Paralyze in Commander
Paralyze is the #20,603 most-played card on EDHREC, down 328 places over the last 30 days.
Paralyze FAQ
How much is Paralyze worth?
Paralyze is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 (#20,603 on EDHREC).