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This is a change from the most recent wording. As was the case in the past, Paralyze itself has the last triggered ability, rather than granting that ability to the enchanted creature.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #121
Paralyze
3ed·#121·common·nonfoil
Illus. Anson Maddocks
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Apr 1994
32 yr ago
Value
$0.21+$0 (+5.0%)
30 days high $0.21 · low $0.20
Volatility · moderate
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
USD$0.21EUR€0.40
NM
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #20,073 · Fringe play
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Gameplay
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature.
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {4}. If the player does, untap the creature.
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennylegal
PreDH
Rulings · 5
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The creature can only be untapped using Paralyze once per turn.
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Paying the cost is optional.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Anson Maddocks
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