Controlled Instincts
~$0.08 low · ~$0.20 high
Blue. Enchantment — Aura
Conflux #23 · Illustrated by Ralph Horsley
Conflux #23 · Illustrated by Ralph HorsleyWhat is Controlled Instincts worth?
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Oracle text
Enchant red or green creature
Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.
Togk Manytooth struggled helplessly as the kathari circled above him. For a warrior, immobilization is a fate worse than death.
Format legality
The only printing of Controlled Instincts
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Conflux con #23· 2009uncommon· Cardmarket €0.07 · €0.20 foil | uncommon | $0.08 | $0.20 | €0.07€0.20 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2009
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #30,695 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Artist
- Ralph Horsley
Rulings (2)
2009-02-01
Controlled Instincts can enchant only a creature that’s red or green. If at any time the enchanted creature is neither red nor green, Controlled Instincts is put into its owner’s graveyard as a state-based action.
2009-02-01
Controlled Instincts may target and may enchant an untapped creature.
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