Ray of Command · Fifth Edition
Instant · Common · #114
The Fifth Edition printing of Ray of Command is worth about $0.22, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds this printing.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1996
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
Playability
#17115 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
You may target an untapped creature with Ray of Command.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
The creature returns to the opponent when the “until end of turn” effect wears off during the cleanup step. It taps during the Cleanup step (if it is not already tapped), so any abilities triggered off it tapping happen at that time.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
You tap the creature when you lose control of it for any reason — because Ray of Command’s effect ends, or because a spell or ability causes another player to gain control of it.
— wotc, 2008-10-01
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Price intelligence
Fifth Edition #114 — every source we track.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom(retail) | $0.35 | 2026-07-13 |
| Cardmarket(retail)EUR | €0.14 | 2026-07-13 |
| TCGplayer retail(retail) | $0.22 | 2026-07-13 |
| Scryfall estimate | $0.22 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.22 – $0.22 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Ray of Command from Fifth Edition worth?
The Fifth Edition printing of Ray of Command is currently worth about $0.22 nonfoil, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Is Ray of Command printed in other sets?
Yes — besides Fifth Edition, Ray of Command appears in 6 other sets, including Mirage, Ice Age, Commander 2011, Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska, Masters Edition II, and more. Compare every printing on the main Ray of Command page.
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Is Ray of Command legal in Commander?
Yes — Ray of Command is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Ray of Command legal in Modern?
Ray of Command is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Ray of Command on the Reserved List?
No — Ray of Command is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Ray of Command?
Yes — Ray of Command has 3 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
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