Prison Term
| Name | Prison Term |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment — aura |
| Description | Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. Whenever a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control, you may attach Prison Term to that creature. |
| Flavor | Clear out the cell. Bring in the next prisoner. |
| Artist | Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai |
| Set | The List #1229 |
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About Prison Term
Prison Term, Enchantment — aura, designed by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai first released in May, 2008 in the set Shadowmoor and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 7.67.
A control deck focused on slowing down the opponent's creature-based strategy would benefit from using Prison Term in Magic: the Gathering. While Prison Term can be effective in certain situations, there are better alternatives like Detention Sphere or Banishing Light that offer more flexibility and removal options. Prison Term could see play in specific metas where its ability to attach to new creatures is advantageous, but overall, it may not be a top choice in competitive decks.
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05/01/08
The last ability works only if Prison Term is already on the battlefield. You may move it from the creature it’s currently enchanting onto the new creature.
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Frequently asked questions about Prison Term
What type of card is Prison Term?
Prison Term is a Enchantment — aura card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Prison Term do?
Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. Whenever a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control, you may attach Prison Term to that creature.
How much does Prison Term cost?
Prison Term currently starts at 7.67. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Prison Term from?
Prison Term was first released in the set Shadowmoor, illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.
Is Prison Term legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Prison Term can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Prison Term?
Cards similar to Prison Term include Shielding Plax, Prison Sentence, Captured by the Consulate. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.




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