Paralyzing Grasp
Return to Ravnica 46 • common
- Set
- Return to Ravnica
- Collector number
- 46
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
"Obviously, the Firemind's mission is worth more than a few goblins."— Pelener, chamberlain of Niv-Mizzet
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Paralyzing Grasp was released in October 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica set, a major expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game that revisited the fan-favorite city-plane of Ravnica. The set was designed to emphasize the guild system, with this card specifically falling under the domain of the Azorius Senate, a faction characterized by law, order, and control. Mechanically, the card was designed as a common-rarity enchantment intended for the Limited format, providing players with a way to neutralize enemy creatures through a thematic 'detain' or 'stasis' mechanic.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a prominent fantasy artist known for his ethereal and detailed style. Voss was tasked with depicting the clinical, magical containment style of the Azorius mages. The illustration captures a creature caught in a luminous, binding weave of light, successfully communicating the flavor of judicial intervention within the high-fantasy setting. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its role in maintaining board state stability during draft and sealed play environments.
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