Embargo

MMQMercadian Masques/#77/1999Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Embargo
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.49
Cardmarket€1.31
ManaPool$0.85
TCGplayer$1.19
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.30
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.42 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $1.79Low $0.99▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetMMQ
Collector #77
Released1999-10-04
Rarityrare
ArtistNelson DeCastro
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.19TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.7%30d▲ 5.3%90d▲ 20.2%
90d high
$1.19
90d low
$0.94
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.19
Mercadian Masques
  • Up 5.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Trading at or near its 90 day high of $1.19.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1543% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Mercadian MasquesMMQ · #77 · 1999-10-04nonfoilrare$1.19▲ 0.8%▲ 5.3%
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Nonland permanents don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 2 life.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Embargo

Embargo is an Enchantment, with mana cost {3}{U} (mana value 4).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.19 (up 5.3% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Embargo FAQ

How much is Embargo worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Embargo is $1.19. It is up 5.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.94 to $1.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Embargo?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mercadian Masques at $1.19 on TCGplayer.
What set was Embargo first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MMQ #77, released 1999-10-04.
Is there a foil version of Embargo?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $19.55 versus $1.19 for nonfoil, which is 1543% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Embargo legal in Commander?
Yes, Embargo is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Embargo legal in Modern?
Embargo is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Embargo legal in Standard?
Embargo is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Embargo do?
Embargo is an Enchantment with mana cost {3}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Nonland permanents don't untap during their controllers' untap steps. At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 2 life.".