Quick Answer

Hold for Questioning is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from J22 (J22) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hold for Questioning MTG card

Hold for Questioning

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature or planeswalker When this Aura enters, tap enchanted permanent and investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Enchanted permanent doesn't untap during its controller's untap step and its activated abilities can't be activated.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 J22 J22 🎨 Samuel Perin
Enchant Investigate

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.35
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€0.15
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€0.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hold for Questioning? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature or planeswalker When this Aura enters, tap enchanted permanent and investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Enchanted permanent doesn't untap during its controller's untap step and its activated abilities can't be activated."

How much mana does Hold for Questioning cost to cast? Basics

Hold for Questioning has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Hold for Questioning's mana cost of {3}{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.

Hold for Questioning has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Hold for Questioning's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature or planeswalker When this Aura enters, tap enchanted permanent and investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") Enchanted permanent doesn't untap during its controller's untap step and its activated abilities can't be activated."

What is the current price of Hold for Questioning? Pricing

The current market price for Hold for Questioning is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Hold for Questioning? Pricing

You can purchase Hold for Questioning 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 Hold for Questioning legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Hold for Questioning legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hold for Questioning in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hold for Questioning legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hold for Questioning 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 Hold for Questioning legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hold for Questioning in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hold for Questioning legal in Legacy? Legality

Hold for Questioning is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hold for Questioning legal in Vintage? Legality

Hold for Questioning 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 Hold for Questioning legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hold for Questioning 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 Hold for Questioning from? Details

This printing of Hold for Questioning is from J22 (J22), with collector number 11.

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

What is Hold for Questioning's rarity? Details

Hold for Questioning is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Hold for Questioning? Details

Hold for Questioning was illustrated by Samuel Perin.

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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