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Riot Control
INSTANT Common
Dragon's Maze EDHREC #2,293
$0.25
-7.4%
7 days
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Riot Control price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.25.
Riot Control Price Summary
Riot Control's current headline price is $0.25.
Riot Control Printings & Prices
2 printings
Riot Control has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Riot Control: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DGM #6 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DGM #6 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BLC #151 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Riot Control Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You gain 1 life for each creature your opponents control. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you this turn.
""Ravnicans need order. If they don't have it, we shall bring it to them."
—Isperia"
Riot Control is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Riot Control Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 15, 2013 Count the number of creatures your opponents control as Riot Control resolves to determine how much life you gain.
- Apr 15, 2013 Riot Control doesn't prevent combat damage that would be dealt to planeswalkers you control. It also doesn't prevent damage that would be dealt to creatures you control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Riot Control has been reprinted 3 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 63% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLC #151 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DGM #6 | 2013-05-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DGM #6 | 2013-05-03 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
BLC #151 Riot Control in Commander
Riot Control is the #2,293 most-played card on EDHREC, up 14 places over the last 30 days.
Riot Control FAQ
How much is Riot Control worth?
Riot Control is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Riot Control legal in Commander?
Yes — Riot Control is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Riot Control been reprinted?
Yes — Riot Control has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Riot Control cheap?
Riot Control trades at about $0.25 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.