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Oppressive Rays

First printed in Journey into Nyx (2014)

All 2 prints

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  • Magic 2015 (M15) #21, 2014
  • Journey into Nyx (JOU) #19, 2014

Oppressive Rays

Enchantment — Aura

Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block unless its controller pays 3 generic.
Activated abilities of enchanted creature cost 3 generic more to activate.

Illustrated by
Mark Zug

Legality

Legal in
Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Penny Dreadful, Commander, Duel Commander, Pauper Commander, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker
Not legal in
Standard, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, PreDH, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl

Rulings (2)
  • Activated abilities are written in the form “Cost: Effect.” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder texts. Static and triggered abilities are unaffected by Oppressive Rays.
  • The enchanted creature's controller can choose to not attack or block with it even if it must attack or block if able. Players can't be forced to pay a cost to attack or block.

Prices

MTGO price: 0.002 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 2 Nov 2026).