
Prison Term
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −9.1%
- EDHREC rank
- #13,393 Down 127 in 30 days
- Best buylist
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Prison Term Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.20, down 4.8% over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, down 41.2% over 90 days.
Prison Term Price History
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Reprints in this period
Prison Term price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.20.
Where to Buy and Sell Prison Term
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Prison Term in Sealed Products
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Prison Term Printings & Prices
Prison Term has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Prison Term: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #18 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SHM #18 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #18 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-18 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SHM #18 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | CMD #27 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | HOP #6 | Nonfoil |
Prison Term Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you may attach this Aura to that creature.
Clear out the cell. Bring in the next prisoner.
Prison Term is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Prison Term Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016
Activated abilities contain a colon. They're generally written "[Cost]: [Effect]." Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
- May 1, 2008
The last ability works only if Prison Term is already on the battlefield. You may move it from the creature it's currently enchanting onto the new creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Prison Term has been reprinted 5 times.
- May 2, 2008ShadowmoorSHM #18
- May 2, 2008Shadowmoor · foilSHM #18
- Sep 4, 2009PlanechaseHOP #6
- Jun 17, 2011Commander 2011CMD #27
- Apr 29, 2022The ListPLST #SHM-18
Prison Term in Commander
Prison Term is the #13,393 most-played card on EDHREC, down 127 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 127 in 30 days
Prison Term FAQ
How much is Prison Term worth?
Prison Term is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Prison Term legal in Commander?
Yes. Prison Term is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Prison Term been reprinted?
Yes. Prison Term has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Prison Term cheap?
Prison Term trades at about $0.20; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,393 on EDHREC).