Magic: The Gathering

Gridlock

Gatecrash 36 • uncommon

Set: Gatecrash
Collector number: 36
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: X mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Yeong-Hao Han
Market price: $0.13

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What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.12 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Gridlock is an uncommon card from the Gatecrash set. Its ability to tap multiple creatures provides a tactical advantage on the table by neutralizing opposing threats, making it a functional utility tool for players looking to control the flow of combat.

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Card face

What it does

Tap X target nonland permanents.

"One tiny peg pulled from a single wagon wheel, and an entire district grinds to a halt."— Lazav

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Gridlock was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the mechanics of the Azorius Senate, a guild defined by its commitment to law, order, and control within the city-plane of Ravnica. The card was designed to reflect the guild's signature ability, detain, which prevents creatures from attacking or activating abilities, serving as a tactical tool to stall opponents and dictate the pace of the game.

The card’s illustration was created by artist David Rapoza, who focused on capturing the architectural grandeur and rigid, bureaucratic aesthetic of the Azorius. His work emphasizes the clean, austere lines of Ravnican law-mages, contrasting the chaos of battle with the calculated precision of legal magic. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece in limited play formats, valued primarily for its versatility in controlling board states during pivotal moments.

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About

About Gridlock

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