Quick Answer

Electrolyze is a uncommon Instant from CMD (CMD) costing {1}{U}{R}. Current price: $0.3 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Electrolyze MTG card

Electrolyze

Instant

Card Text

Electrolyze deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets. Draw a card.

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Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

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$0.30
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Cardmarket
€0.26
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electrolyze? Basics

Electrolyze is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Electrolyze deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets. Draw a card."

How much mana does Electrolyze cost to cast? Basics

Electrolyze has a mana cost of {1}{U}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Electrolyze's mana cost of {1}{U}{R} 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.

Electrolyze has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Electrolyze's current oracle text is: "Electrolyze deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Electrolyze? Pricing

The current market price for Electrolyze is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Electrolyze? Pricing

You can purchase Electrolyze 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.

Is Electrolyze legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Electrolyze in Standard is not available.

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

Is Electrolyze legal in Modern? Legality

Electrolyze is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Electrolyze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Electrolyze 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 Electrolyze legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Electrolyze in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Electrolyze legal in Legacy? Legality

Electrolyze is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Electrolyze legal in Vintage? Legality

Electrolyze 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 Electrolyze legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Electrolyze 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 Electrolyze from? Details

This printing of Electrolyze is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 197.

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

What is Electrolyze's rarity? Details

Electrolyze is a uncommon card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Electrolyze? Details

Electrolyze was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

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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