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Magic: The Gathering

Prison Term

Commander 2011 27 • uncommon

Set
Commander 2011
Collector number
27
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
1 generic mana white mana white mana
Type
Enchantment
Colors
White
Artist
Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Market price
$0.38
$0.38est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
3other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.

Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, you may attach this Aura to that creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

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Prison Term was introduced in the Commander 2011 product line, a seminal release from Wizards of the Coast that marked the formalization of the Commander format as a standalone multiplayer experience. Designed to facilitate the strategic complexities of four-player games, this enchantment serves as a versatile removal tool that can shift between creatures, reflecting the set's emphasis on board control and reactive play in a high-variance environment.

The card features an illustration by Nils Hamm, a frequent contributor to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic. His work on Prison Term leans into a moody, atmospheric depiction of magical containment, aligning with the mechanical intent of locking down threats across multiple turns. Upon its release, it was well-received by the Commander community for its repeatable utility, becoming a staple defensive choice for white-aligned decks that prioritize managing opponents' commanders.

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