Ionize (179)
GRN · Guilds of Ravnica · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | R, U |
| EDHREC rank | 7631 |
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
"Countermagic is a simple process of breaking matter into its elementary particles."
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.37 | $0.88 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.52 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.26 | $0.48 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | $1.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.04 | $0.60 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.02 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 电离化 |
| Chinese Traditional | 電離化 |
| French | Ionisation |
| German | Ionisieren |
| Italian | Ionizzare |
| Japanese | イオン化 |
| Korean | 이온화 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Ionizar |
| Russian | Ионизация |
| Spanish | Ionizar |