
Word of Seizing
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −8.7%
- EDHREC rank
- #13,295 Down 153 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy CMR #420 nonfoil
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Word of Seizing Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, flat over 7 days, down 8.7% over 30 days, up 5.0% over 90 days.
Word of Seizing Price History
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Word of Seizing price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.21.
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Word of Seizing in Sealed Products
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Word of Seizing Printings & Prices
Word of Seizing has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Word of Seizing: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #188 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #188 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | TSP #188 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | C14 #185 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | CMR #420 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #131 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | C15 #172 | Nonfoil |
Word of Seizing Rules Text & Legality
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Untap target permanent and gain control of it until end of turn. It gains haste until end of turn.
"Obey!"
Word of Seizing is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Word of Seizing Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021
After a spell with split second resolves (or otherwise leaves the stack), players may again cast spells and activate abilities before the next object on the stack resolves.
- Mar 19, 2021
Casting a spell with split second won't affect spells and abilities that are already on the stack.
- Mar 19, 2021
If the resolution of a triggered ability involves casting a spell, that spell can't be cast if a spell with split second is on the stack.
- Mar 19, 2021
Players may turn face-down creatures face up while a spell with split second is on the stack.
- Mar 19, 2021
Players still get priority while a card with split second is on the stack; their options are just limited to mana abilities and certain special actions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Word of Seizing has been reprinted 6 times.
- Oct 6, 2006Time SpiralTSP #188
- Oct 6, 2006Time Spiral · foilTSP #188
- Nov 7, 2014Commander 2014C14 #185
- Nov 13, 2015Commander 2015C15 #172
- Jun 8, 2018Commander Anthology Volume IICM2 #131
- Nov 20, 2020Commander LegendsCMR #420
Word of Seizing in Commander
Word of Seizing is the #13,295 most-played card on EDHREC, down 153 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 153 in 30 days
Word of Seizing FAQ
How much is Word of Seizing worth?
Word of Seizing is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Word of Seizing legal in Commander?
Yes. Word of Seizing is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Word of Seizing been reprinted?
Yes. Word of Seizing has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Word of Seizing cheap?
Word of Seizing trades at about $0.21; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,295 on EDHREC).