Quick Answer

Sleep Paralysis is a common Enchantment — Aura from M20 (M20) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sleep Paralysis MTG card

Sleep Paralysis

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Sleep doesn't always mean rest.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 M20 M20 🎨 Josu Hernaiz
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.04
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Foil
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleep Paralysis? Basics

Sleep Paralysis is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

How much mana does Sleep Paralysis cost to cast? Basics

Sleep Paralysis 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.

Sleep Paralysis'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.

Sleep Paralysis 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.

Sleep Paralysis's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

What is the current price of Sleep Paralysis? Pricing

The current market price for Sleep Paralysis is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Sleep Paralysis? Pricing

You can purchase Sleep Paralysis 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.

Sleep Paralysis normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.04

Is Sleep Paralysis legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sleep Paralysis in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sleep Paralysis legal in Modern? Legality

Sleep Paralysis is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sleep Paralysis legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sleep Paralysis 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 Sleep Paralysis legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sleep Paralysis is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sleep Paralysis legal in Legacy? Legality

Sleep Paralysis is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sleep Paralysis legal in Vintage? Legality

Sleep Paralysis 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 Sleep Paralysis legal in Pauper? Legality

Sleep Paralysis 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 Sleep Paralysis from? Details

This printing of Sleep Paralysis is from M20 (M20), with collector number 75.

Sleep Paralysis may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sleep Paralysis's rarity? Details

Sleep Paralysis is a common card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Sleep Paralysis? Details

Sleep Paralysis was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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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