Oppressive Rays (19)
JOU · Journey into Nyx · common
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 1.0 |
| Type | Enchantment — Aura |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | W |
| EDHREC rank | 15998 |
Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block unless its controller pays {3}. Activated abilities of enchanted creature cost {3} more to activate.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.08 | $0.48 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.06 | $0.34 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.08 | — | 2026-09-21 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 压迫射线 |
| Chinese Traditional | 壓迫射線 |
| French | Rayons oppressants |
| German | Hemmende Strahlen |
| Italian | Raggi Opprimenti |
| Japanese | 抑圧的な光線 |
| Korean | 숨막히는 광선 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Raios Opressores |
| Russian | Лучи Подавления |
| Spanish | Rayos opresivos |