Ionize
PGRNGuilds of Ravnica Promos/#179p/2018RarePromoReprint
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.48
TCGplayer$0.74
ManaPool$0.46
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.11
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.69Low $0.49▲ 40.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.74TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 8.6%90d▼ 6.3%
90d high
$0.81
90d low
$0.74
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Breaking News
- Down 8.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.81.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 12% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc5 Oct 2018
A spell that can’t be countered is a legal target for Ionize. The spell won’t be countered when Ionize resolves, but Ionize still deals 2 damage to that spell’s controller.
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About this card
Ionize
Ionize is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U}{R} (mana value 3). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.74 (down 8.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Ionize FAQ
How much is Ionize worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Ionize is $0.74. It is down 8.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.74 to $0.81.
What is the cheapest printing of Ionize?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Breaking News at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Ionize?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Guilds of Ravnica Promos at $1.46 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Ionize are there?
Ionize has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Ionize first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PGRN #179p, released 2018-10-05.
What is the newest printing of Ionize?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from OTP #49, released 2024-04-19.
Is there a foil version of Ionize?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.83 versus $0.74 for nonfoil, which is 12% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Ionize legal in Commander?
Yes, Ionize is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.