Quick Answer

Stranglehold is a rare Enchantment from CMD (CMD) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $4.71 USD. Legal in Commander.

Stranglehold MTG card

Stranglehold

Enchantment

Card Text

Your opponents can't search libraries. If an opponent would begin an extra turn, that player skips that turn instead.

The correct answer to a barbarian's riddle is to choke on your cleverness and die.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 CMD CMD 🎨 John Stanko

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.71
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
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Cardmarket
€4.29
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Cardmarket
€5.22
Foil
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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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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stranglehold? Basics

Stranglehold is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Your opponents can't search libraries. If an opponent would begin an extra turn, that player skips that turn instead."

How much mana does Stranglehold cost to cast? Basics

Stranglehold has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Stranglehold's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Stranglehold 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.

Stranglehold's current oracle text is: "Your opponents can't search libraries. If an opponent would begin an extra turn, that player skips that turn instead."

What is the current price of Stranglehold? Pricing

The current market price for Stranglehold is approximately $4.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Stranglehold? Pricing

You can purchase Stranglehold 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 Stranglehold legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stranglehold in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stranglehold legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Stranglehold in Modern is not available.

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

Is Stranglehold legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stranglehold 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 Stranglehold legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stranglehold in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stranglehold legal in Legacy? Legality

Stranglehold is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stranglehold legal in Vintage? Legality

Stranglehold 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 Stranglehold legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stranglehold 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 Stranglehold from? Details

This printing of Stranglehold is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 136.

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

What is Stranglehold's rarity? Details

Stranglehold is a rare card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Stranglehold? Details

Stranglehold was illustrated by John Stanko.

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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