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Word of Seizing
INSTANT Rare
Commander Legends EDHREC #13,066
$0.26
+8.3%
7 days
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Word of Seizing price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.26.
Word of Seizing Price Summary
Word of Seizing's current headline price is $0.26.
Word of Seizing Printings & Prices
5 printings
Word of Seizing has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Word of Seizing: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #188 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #188 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #188 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #185 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C15 #172 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #131 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #420 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Word of Seizing Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Word of Seizing Rulings
5 most recent
- 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
6 printings
Word of Seizing has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMR #420 | 2020-11-20 | Rare | Standard |
| CM2 #131 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| C15 #172 | 2015-11-13 | Rare | Standard |
| C14 #185 | 2014-11-07 | Rare | Standard |
| TSP #188 | 2006-10-06 | Rare | Standard |
| TSP #188 | 2006-10-06 | Rare | Standard |
CM2 #131 
C15 #172 
C14 #185 
TSP #188 Word of Seizing in Commander
Word of Seizing is the #13,066 most-played card on EDHREC, down 226 places over the last 30 days.
Word of Seizing FAQ
How much is Word of Seizing worth?
Word of Seizing is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.26 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,066 on EDHREC).