Quick Answer

Ghostly Possession is a common Enchantment — Aura from CN2 (CN2) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghostly Possession MTG card

Ghostly Possession

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has flying. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by enchanted creature.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Howard Lyon
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghostly Possession? Basics

Ghostly Possession is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has flying. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by enchanted creature."

How much mana does Ghostly Possession cost to cast? Basics

Ghostly Possession has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Ghostly Possession's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Ghostly Possession 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.

Ghostly Possession's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has flying. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by enchanted creature."

What is the current price of Ghostly Possession? Pricing

The current market price for Ghostly Possession is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghostly Possession? Pricing

You can purchase Ghostly Possession 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.

Ghostly Possession normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.24

Is Ghostly Possession legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostly Possession in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghostly Possession legal in Modern? Legality

Ghostly Possession is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghostly Possession legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghostly Possession 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 Ghostly Possession legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostly Possession in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghostly Possession legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghostly Possession is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghostly Possession legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghostly Possession 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 Ghostly Possession legal in Pauper? Legality

Ghostly Possession is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Ghostly Possession from? Details

This printing of Ghostly Possession is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 85.

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

What is Ghostly Possession's rarity? Details

Ghostly Possession is a common card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Ghostly Possession? Details

Ghostly Possession was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

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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