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Ray of Command
INSTANT Common
Fifth Edition EDHREC #17,531
$0.20
-4.8%
7 days
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Ray of Command Price Summary
Ray of Command's current headline price is $0.20.
Ray of Command Printings & Prices
6 printings
Ray of Command has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Ray of Command: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CMD #56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMD #56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRB #56 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDM #29 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 5ED #114 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MIR #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #92 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ray of Command Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Untap target creature an opponent controls and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn. When you lose control of the creature, tap it.
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Ray of Command 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
Ray of Command Rulings
3 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 You tap the creature when you lose control of it for any reason — because Ray of Command’s effect ends, or because a spell or ability causes another player to gain control of it.
- Oct 4, 2004 The creature returns to the opponent when the “until end of turn” effect wears off during the cleanup step. It taps during the Cleanup step (if it is not already tapped), so any abilities triggered off it tapping happen at that time.
- Oct 4, 2004 You may target an untapped creature with Ray of Command.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Ray of Command has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDM #29 | 2014-03-14 | Common | Standard |
| CMD #56 | 2011-06-17 | Common | Standard |
| BRB #56 | 1999-11-12 | Common | Standard |
| 5ED #114 | 1997-03-24 | Common | Standard |
| MIR #86 | 1996-10-08 | Common | Standard |
| ICE #92 | 1995-06-03 | Common | Standard |
DDM #29 
CMD #56 
BRB #56 
MIR #86 
ICE #92 Ray of Command in Commander
Ray of Command is the #17,531 most-played card on EDHREC, down 397 places over the last 30 days.
Ray of Command FAQ
How much is Ray of Command worth?
Ray of Command is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Ray of Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Ray of Command is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Ray of Command been reprinted?
Yes — Ray of Command has been reprinted 6 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ray of Command cheap?
Ray of Command trades at about $0.20 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,531 on EDHREC).