Controlled Instincts
CONConflux/#23/2009Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.06
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.08
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 14.3%
90d high
$0.08
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Conflux
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.08.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 150% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant red or green creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Feb 2009
Controlled Instincts may target and may enchant an untapped creature.
wotc1 Feb 2009
Controlled Instincts can enchant only a creature that’s red or green. If at any time the enchanted creature is neither red nor green, Controlled Instincts is put into its owner’s graveyard as a state-based action.
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About this card
Controlled Instincts
Controlled Instincts is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Controlled Instincts FAQ
How much is Controlled Instincts worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Controlled Instincts is $0.08. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.08.
What is the cheapest printing of Controlled Instincts?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Conflux at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Controlled Instincts first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CON #23, released 2009-02-06.
Is there a foil version of Controlled Instincts?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.20 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 150% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Controlled Instincts legal in Commander?
Yes, Controlled Instincts is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Controlled Instincts legal in Modern?
Yes, Controlled Instincts is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Controlled Instincts legal in Standard?
Controlled Instincts is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Controlled Instincts do?
Controlled Instincts is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant red or green creature Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.".