Martial Law
Enchantment · Rare
Martial Law is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
At the beginning of your upkeep, detain target creature an opponent controls. (Until your next turn, that creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Keywords
- Detain
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2012
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
Playability
#18688 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Ravnica | 14 | Rare | $0.22 | $0.32 |
Price intelligence
Return to Ravnica #14 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.32 | $0.22 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.21 – $0.32 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Martial Law worth?
Martial Law is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.22 to $0.32 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Martial Law printed in?
Martial Law has been printed in 1 set, including Return to Ravnica.
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Is Martial Law legal in Commander?
Yes — Martial Law is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Martial Law legal in Modern?
Yes — Martial Law is legal in Modern.
Is Martial Law on the Reserved List?
No — Martial Law is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Return to Ravnica
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