Quick Answer

Enthralling Hold is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from M21 (M21) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Enthralling Hold MTG card

Enthralling Hold

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature You can't choose an untapped creature as this spell's target as you cast it. You control enchanted creature.

"I offered to pay him to do the job, but he refused. So I took matters into my own hands." —Tahim, the Puppetmaster

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 M21 M21 🎨 Colin Boyer
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.06
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.12
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enthralling Hold? Basics

Enthralling Hold is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature You can't choose an untapped creature as this spell's target as you cast it. You control enchanted creature."

How much mana does Enthralling Hold cost to cast? Basics

Enthralling Hold has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Enthralling Hold's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Enthralling Hold has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Enthralling Hold's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature You can't choose an untapped creature as this spell's target as you cast it. You control enchanted creature."

What is the current price of Enthralling Hold? Pricing

The current market price for Enthralling Hold is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Enthralling Hold? Pricing

You can purchase Enthralling Hold 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.

Enthralling Hold normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.07

Is Enthralling Hold legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Enthralling Hold in Standard is not available.

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

Is Enthralling Hold legal in Modern? Legality

Enthralling Hold is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Enthralling Hold legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Enthralling Hold 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 Enthralling Hold legal in Pioneer? Legality

Enthralling Hold is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Enthralling Hold legal in Legacy? Legality

Enthralling Hold is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Enthralling Hold legal in Vintage? Legality

Enthralling Hold 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 Enthralling Hold legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Enthralling Hold 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 Enthralling Hold from? Details

This printing of Enthralling Hold is from M21 (M21), with collector number 49.

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

What is Enthralling Hold's rarity? Details

Enthralling Hold is a uncommon card in M21.

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

Who illustrated Enthralling Hold? Details

Enthralling Hold was illustrated by Colin Boyer.

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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