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Ionize
GRN · Guilds of Ravnica #179 · Rare · released 2018-10-05
{1}{U}{R}
Instant
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
"Countermagic is a simple process of breaking matter into its elementary particles."
Ionize is a rare red-blue instant from Guilds of Ravnica (2018). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2018 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.30 to $1.35 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.38
USD Foil$0.88
Format legality
Where you can play Ionize in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.30 to $1.35 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Breaking News at $0.30.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilds of Ravnica Promos | 179s | Rare | — | $1.35 |
| Guilds of Ravnica Promos | 179p | Rare | $0.81 | $0.70 |
| Guilds of Ravnica This page | 179 | Rare | $0.38 | $0.88 |
| Breaking News | 49 | Rare | $0.30 | $0.38 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-10-05A 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ionize legal in Commander?
Yes — Ionize is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ionize legal in?
Ionize is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Ionize been printed?
Ionize has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2018 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Ionize?
The cheapest printing is Breaking News (#49) at about $0.30.
Who illustrated Ionize?
This printing of Ionize was illustrated by Chase Stone.