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Prison Term
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Uncommon
The List EDHREC #13,205
$0.21
-4.5%
7 days
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Prison Term Price Summary
Prison Term's current headline price is $0.21.
Prison Term Printings & Prices
4 printings
Prison Term has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Prison Term: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #18 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #18 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HOP #6 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SHM-18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #27 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Prison Term Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Prison Term Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
5 printings
Prison Term has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SHM-18 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMD #27 | 2011-06-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HOP #6 | 2009-09-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #18 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SHM #18 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMD #27 
HOP #6 
SHM #18 Prison Term in Commander
Prison Term is the #13,205 most-played card on EDHREC, down 132 places over the last 30 days.
Prison Term FAQ
How much is Prison Term worth?
Prison Term is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.21 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,205 on EDHREC).