Restrain
INVInvasion/#30/2000Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
TCGplayer$0.23
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.15 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.23TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.5%30d▼ 4.2%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.24
90d low
$0.22
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.23
Invasion
- Down 4.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.24.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 122% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by target attacking creature this turn.
Draw a card.
Card capabilities
Card drawInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Restrain
Restrain is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{W} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.23 (down 4.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Restrain FAQ
How much is Restrain worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Restrain is $0.23. It is down 4.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.22 to $0.24.
What is the cheapest printing of Restrain?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Invasion at $0.23 on TCGplayer.
What set was Restrain first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from INV #30, released 2000-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Restrain?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.51 versus $0.23 for nonfoil, which is 122% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Restrain legal in Commander?
Yes, Restrain is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Restrain legal in Modern?
Restrain is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Restrain legal in Standard?
Restrain is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Restrain do?
Restrain is an Instant with mana cost {2}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by target attacking creature this turn. Draw a card.".