Ionize
~$0.31 low · ~$1.35 high
Multicolor. Instant
Guilds of Ravnica #179 · Illustrated by Chase Stone
Guilds of Ravnica #179 · Illustrated by Chase StoneWhat is Ionize worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
"Countermagic is a simple process of breaking matter into its elementary particles."
Format legality
All 4 printings of Ionize
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Breaking News otp #49· 2024BorderlessShowcaserare· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.29 foil | rare | $0.31 | $0.38 | €0.12€0.29 foil | |
 Guilds of Ravnica grn #179· 2018rare· Cardmarket €0.22 · €0.73 foil | rare | $0.38 | $0.88 | €0.22€0.73 foil | |
 Guilds of Ravnica Promos pgrn #179p· 2018Promorare· Cardmarket €0.45 · €0.46 foil | rare | $0.81 | $0.70 | €0.45€0.46 foil | |
 Guilds of Ravnica Promos pgrn #179s· 2018Promorare· Cardmarket €0.72 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $1.35 | €0.72 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2018
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #7,665 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Arik Roper, Chase Stone
Rulings (1)
2018-10-05
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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