Quick Answer

Controlled Instincts is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from CON (CON) costing {U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Controlled Instincts MTG card

Controlled Instincts

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant red or green creature Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Togk Manytooth struggled helplessly as the kathari circled above him. For a warrior, immobilization is a fate worse than death.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 CON CON 🎨 Ralph Horsley
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.30
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Controlled Instincts? Basics

Controlled Instincts is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant red or green creature Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

How much mana does Controlled Instincts cost to cast? Basics

Controlled Instincts has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Controlled Instincts's mana cost of {U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Controlled Instincts has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Controlled Instincts's current oracle text is: "Enchant red or green creature Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

What is the current price of Controlled Instincts? Pricing

The current market price for Controlled Instincts is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Controlled Instincts? Pricing

You can purchase Controlled Instincts from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Controlled Instincts normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.3

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Controlled Instincts in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Modern? Legality

Controlled Instincts is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Controlled Instincts is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Controlled Instincts in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Legacy? Legality

Controlled Instincts is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Vintage? Legality

Controlled Instincts is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Controlled Instincts legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Controlled Instincts in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Controlled Instincts from? Details

This printing of Controlled Instincts is from CON (CON), with collector number 23.

Controlled Instincts may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Controlled Instincts's rarity? Details

Controlled Instincts is a uncommon card in CON.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Controlled Instincts? Details

Controlled Instincts was illustrated by Ralph Horsley.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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