The Paralyze card from Magic: The Gathering's 1993 Limited Edition Beta. This common Enchantment-Aura, numbered 120, offers a strategic control option for collectors and players.
Paralyze
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta
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The Paralyze card is a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history, originating from the Limited Edition Beta set released in 1993. As card number 120 in the expansion, this common black Enchantment-Aura has been a staple for collectors and players seeking to control the board state. Designed by Anson Maddocks, the card features a mana cost of {B} and targets an opponent's creature to restrict its movement. Upon entering the battlefield, it taps the enchanted creature and prevents it from untapping during its controller's next untap step. This restriction can be lifted if the affected player pays {4} during their upkeep, adding a layer of resource management to the game. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, owning a copy of Paralyze connects you to the early days of the trading card game. Whether you are building a vintage collection or completing a set, this card represents a key mechanical interaction from the game's core rulebooks. The enduring appeal of Paralyze lies in its simple yet powerful ability to disrupt opponent strategies, a theme that continues to resonate in modern formats.
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Paralyze
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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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.