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Ray of Command
ME2 · Masters Edition II #61 · Uncommon · released 2008-09-22
{3}{U}
Instant
Untap target creature an opponent controls and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn. When you lose control of the creature, tap it.
Ray of Command is an uncommon blue instant from Masters Edition II (2008). It has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 1995 to 2014. Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $0.68 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Ray of Command in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.19 to $0.68 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fifth Edition at $0.19.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 92 | Common | $0.27 | — |
| Mirage | 86 | Common | $0.22 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 114 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| Battle Royale Box Set | 56 | Common | $0.68 | — |
| Masters Edition II This page | 61 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2011 | 56 | Common | $0.36 | — |
| Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska | 29 | Common | $0.28 | — |
More from Masters Edition II
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2008-10-01You tap the creature when you lose control of it for any reason — because Ray of Command’s effect ends, or because a spell or ability causes another player to gain control of it.
- 2004-10-04You may target an untapped creature with Ray of Command.
- 2004-10-04The creature returns to the opponent when the “until end of turn” effect wears off during the cleanup step. It taps during the Cleanup step (if it is not already tapped), so any abilities triggered off it tapping happen at that time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ray of Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Ray of Command is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ray of Command legal in?
Ray of Command is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Ray of Command been printed?
Ray of Command has been printed 7 times across 7 sets, from 1995 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Ray of Command?
The cheapest printing is Fifth Edition (#114) at about $0.19.
Who illustrated Ray of Command?
This printing of Ray of Command was illustrated by Harold McNeill.