Ground Seal

ODYOdyssey/#242/2001Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Ground Seal
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.29
Cardmarket€1.13
ManaPool$0.57
TCGplayer$0.77
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.60
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.17 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.29High $2.49Low $0.59▲ 288.1%
This printing
SetODY
Collector #242
Released2001-10-01
Rarityrare
ArtistEdward P. Beard, Jr.
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.77TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.8%30d▼ 2.5%90d▼ 4.9%
90d high
$0.84
90d low
$0.77
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 4th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.24
Magic 2013
  • Down 2.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 8% below its 90 day high of $0.84.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 2340% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (4 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Magic 2013M13 · #176 · 2012-07-13nonfoilrare$0.24▲ 4.3%▲ 4.3%
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Commander 2018C18 · #149 · 2018-08-10nonfoilrare$0.27▲ 0.0%▼ 3.6%
eBay
Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting TalesWOT · #54 · 2023-09-08nonfoiluncommon$0.27▼ 3.6%▲ 17.4%
eBay
OdysseyODY · #242 · 2001-10-01nonfoilrare$0.77▼ 2.5%▼ 2.5%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
When this enchantment enters, draw a card.
Cards in graveyards can't be the targets of spells or abilities.
Card capabilities
Card drawEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Jul 2012
Only spells and abilities that target cards in graveyards will be affected. Abilities that don’t target cards in graveyards (like the one Tormod’s Crypt has) can still affect those cards.
wotc1 Jul 2012
The last ability only works when Ground Seal is on the battlefield.
About this card

Ground Seal

Ground Seal is an Enchantment, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.

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

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.77 (down 2.5% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Ground Seal FAQ

How much is Ground Seal worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Ground Seal is $0.77. It is down 2.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.77 to $0.84.
What is the cheapest printing of Ground Seal?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2013 at $0.24 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Ground Seal?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Odyssey at $0.77 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Ground Seal are there?
Ground Seal has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Ground Seal first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ODY #242, released 2001-10-01.
What is the newest printing of Ground Seal?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from WOT #54, released 2023-09-08.
Is there a foil version of Ground Seal?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $18.79 versus $0.77 for nonfoil, which is 2340% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Ground Seal legal in Commander?
Yes, Ground Seal is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.