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Paralyzing Grasp

{2}{U}

Enchantment — Aura

Zendikar·zen #58·Common·2009·Art by Izzy
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Paralyzing Grasp
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Oracle Text

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.

Set
Zendikar (ZEN)
Number
#58
Rarity
Common
Artist
Izzy
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.04
USD Foil
$0.22
EUR
€0.03
EUR Foil
€0.12
MTGO Tix
0.05

Indicative figures.

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Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/1/2009·wotc

Paralyzing Grasp may target, and may enchant, an untapped creature. If it does, it will have no effect unless that creature becomes tapped somehow.

10/1/2012·wotc

The enchanted creature can still be untapped by a spell or ability at other times.

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