Oppressive Rays
~$0.09 low · ~$0.41 high
White. Enchantment — Aura
Magic 2015 #21 · Illustrated by Mark Zug
Magic 2015 #21 · Illustrated by Mark ZugWhat is Oppressive Rays worth?
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Oracle text
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block unless its controller pays 
.
Activated abilities of enchanted creature cost more to activate.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Oppressive Rays
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic 2015 m15 #21· 2014common· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.40 foil | common | $0.16 | $0.39 | €0.12€0.40 foil | |
 Journey into Nyx jou #19· 2014common· Cardmarket €0.06 · €0.33 foil | common | $0.09 | $0.41 | €0.06€0.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2014
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #16,094 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Artist
- Mark Zug
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Magic 2015 card (#21).
021 · M15 · C · EN
- 021Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- M15Set code for Magic 2015
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (2)
2014-07-18
Activated abilities are written in the form “Cost: Effect.” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder texts. Static and triggered abilities are unaffected by Oppressive Rays.
2014-07-18
The enchanted creature's controller can choose to not attack or block with it even if it must attack or block if able. Players can't be forced to pay a cost to attack or block.
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