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Paralyzing Grasp

Card Name

Paralyzing Grasp

Mana Cost

2

Type

Enchantment – Aura

Rarity

Common

rules Text

Enchant creatureEnchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Flavor Text

"Obviously, the Firemind's mission is worth more than a few goblins." —Pelener, chamberlain of Niv-Mizzet

Legal Formats

Commander, Legacy, Modern, Pauper, Pioneer, Vintage

Not Legal Formats

Alchemy, Brawl, Explorer, Historic, Standard

Rulings

(10/1/2009)
Paralyzing Grasp may target, and may enchant, an untapped creature. If it does, it will have no effect unless that creature becomes tapped somehow.
(10/1/2012)
The enchanted creature can still be untapped by a spell or ability at other times.