Magic: The Gathering

Ray of Command

Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska 29 • common

Set: Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska
Collector number: 29
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Andrew Robinson
Market price: $0.28

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$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.24 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant, this card allows for a reactive play style, letting you seize an opponent's creature at the most opportunistic moment during a turn. While its common status makes it an accessible addition to many decks, the tactical ability to turn an adversary's strength against them remains a classic and impactful maneuver.

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Card face

What it does

Untap target creature an opponent controls and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn. When you lose control of the creature, tap it.

"Heel."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ray of Command was originally released in the 1994 Mirage expansion, designed as an instant that allows a player to temporarily take control of an opponent's creature. The card functions as a strategic maneuver, often used to turn an opponent's attacker against them or to remove a blocker during a critical combat phase. Over time, it became a staple of the blue color identity, valued for its ability to provide a momentary swing in tempo and board control.

The version included in the 2014 Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska set features distinct, atmospheric artwork by Andrew Robinson. Robinson’s illustration captures the kinetic energy of blue-aligned magic, moving away from the more literal interpretations found in earlier printings to emphasize the ethereal, forceful nature of the spell. As part of a preconstructed duel product, this edition was intended to balance the interaction between the two titular Planeswalkers, serving as a versatile tool in the Jace Beleren deck to manage Vraska’s board presence.

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