Paralyzing Grasp

First printed in Zendikar (2009)

All 2 prints

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Return to Ravnica (RTR) #46, 2012
Zendikar (ZEN) #58, 2009

Paralyzing Grasp

Enchantment — Aura

Enchant creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

The Halimar Sea Caves are both the breeding ground of giant squids and the dumping ground of hardened criminals.

Illustrated by: Izzy

Legality

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

Rulings (2)

2009-10-01 Paralyzing Grasp may target, and may enchant, an untapped creature. If it does, it will have no effect unless that creature becomes tapped somehow.
2012-10-01 The enchanted creature can still be untapped by a spell or ability at other times.

Prices

MTGO price: 0.002 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 1 Nov 2026).