Quick Answer

Ray of Frost is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from AFR (AFR) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ray of Frost MTG card

Ray of Frost

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant creature When this Aura enters, if enchanted creature is red, tap it. As long as enchanted creature is red, it loses all abilities. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Kim Sokol
Enchant Flash

Market Prices

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$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.16
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.14
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ray of Frost? Basics

Ray of Frost is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant creature When this Aura enters, if enchanted creature is red, tap it. As long as enchanted creature is red, it loses all abilities. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

How much mana does Ray of Frost cost to cast? Basics

Ray of Frost has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Ray of Frost's mana cost of {1}{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.

Ray of Frost has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Ray of Frost's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant creature When this Aura enters, if enchanted creature is red, tap it. As long as enchanted creature is red, it loses all abilities. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

What is the current price of Ray of Frost? Pricing

The current market price for Ray of Frost is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Ray of Frost? Pricing

You can purchase Ray of Frost 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.

Ray of Frost normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.16

Is Ray of Frost legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ray of Frost in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ray of Frost legal in Modern? Legality

Ray of Frost is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ray of Frost legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ray of Frost 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 Ray of Frost legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ray of Frost is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ray of Frost legal in Legacy? Legality

Ray of Frost is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ray of Frost legal in Vintage? Legality

Ray of Frost 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 Ray of Frost legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ray of Frost 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 Ray of Frost from? Details

This printing of Ray of Frost is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 68.

Ray of Frost may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ray of Frost's rarity? Details

Ray of Frost is a uncommon card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Ray of Frost? Details

Ray of Frost was illustrated by Kim Sokol.

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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