wotc
Any Auras (or other effects) which are on the creature that would cause it to not be untapped (or have a cost to be untapped) during untap step do not in any way hinder or imply a cost to use this card's ability to untap once during the turn.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #203
Instill Energy
2ed·#203·uncommon·nonfoil
Illus. Dameon Willich
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wishlisted
Dec 1993
32 yr ago
Value
$10.71+$0 (+0.0%)
30 days high $9.71 · low $9.71
Volatility · stable
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
USD$9.71EUR€5.01
NM
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #5,034 · Niche pick
Variants
Gameplay
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can attack as though it had haste.
{0}: Untap enchanted creature. Activate only during your turn and only once each turn.
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 3
wotc
Instill Energy's untap ability will not untap the creature until it resolves. This means other spells and abilities can be used before it actually becomes untapped.
wotc
If attached to an opponent's creature, you can untap their creature during your turn.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Dameon Willich
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