Quick Answer

Lawmage's Binding is a common Enchantment — Aura from JMP (JMP) costing {1}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lawmage's Binding MTG card

Lawmage's Binding

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 JMP JMP 🎨 Mark Behm
Enchant Flash

Market Prices

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$0.13
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawmage's Binding? Basics

Lawmage's Binding is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated."

How much mana does Lawmage's Binding cost to cast? Basics

Lawmage's Binding has a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Lawmage's Binding's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Lawmage's Binding 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.

Lawmage's Binding's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated."

What is the current price of Lawmage's Binding? Pricing

The current market price for Lawmage's Binding is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Lawmage's Binding? Pricing

You can purchase Lawmage's Binding 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 Lawmage's Binding legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lawmage's Binding in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lawmage's Binding legal in Modern? Legality

Lawmage's Binding is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lawmage's Binding legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lawmage's Binding 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 Lawmage's Binding legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lawmage's Binding is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lawmage's Binding legal in Legacy? Legality

Lawmage's Binding is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lawmage's Binding legal in Vintage? Legality

Lawmage's Binding 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 Lawmage's Binding legal in Pauper? Legality

Lawmage's Binding 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 Lawmage's Binding from? Details

This printing of Lawmage's Binding is from JMP (JMP), with collector number 453.

Lawmage's Binding may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lawmage's Binding's rarity? Details

Lawmage's Binding is a common card in JMP.

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

Who illustrated Lawmage's Binding? Details

Lawmage's Binding was illustrated by Mark Behm.

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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