The details of Paralyze, card number 119 from the historic 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering. This foundational enchantment defines early Black mana strategies.
Paralyze
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Alpha
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Paralyze, designated as card number 119, occupies a specific place in the timeline of Magic: The Gathering. Released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set, this card represents the foundational era of the trading card game. It is an Enchantment — Aura that costs {B} to cast, reflecting its identity as a Black mana resource. The card’s mechanics define its role in gameplay. It attaches to a creature, forcing that target to tap immediately upon entering the battlefield. Crucially, the enchanted creature fails to untap during its controller's untap step, effectively removing it from action for a turn. However, a strategic escape exists: at the beginning of the upkeep, the controller may pay {4} to untap the creature, allowing for flexible resource management. Finding a copy of Paralyze from this release appeals to those interested in the early design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering. The card's straightforward enchantment effect highlights the game's initial approach to control and disruption mechanics. Whether you are researching the evolution of Aura enchantments or building a library of Alpha set cards, understanding the mechanical and historical context of Paralyze adds depth to the collecting experience. This card remains a tangible piece of the 1993 gaming landscape.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Paralyze
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
Card Text
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Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step. At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {4}. If the player does, untap the creature.
