Ionize
| Name | Ionize |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller. |
| Flavor | Backfire Bummer! Sizzling Slinger Singes Slickshot |
| Artist | Arik Roper |
| Set | Breaking News #49 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Ionize
Ionize, Instant, designed by Chase Stone first released in Oct, 2018 in the set Guilds of Ravnica and was printed exactly in 4 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 3286.74.
Ionize is a versatile card that can fit well in a control or tempo deck in Magic: the Gathering, providing both a counter and direct damage to the opponent. While it may not be the most powerful counter spell available, its added damage effect can be useful in pressuring the opponent's life total. However, more competitive decks may opt for more efficient counterspells like Counterspell or Mana Leak, depending on the deck's strategy and format. Overall, Ionize can be a solid inclusion in the right deck, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the specific metagame and deck composition.
Rules
10/05/18
A spell that can’t be countered is a legal target for Ionize. The spell won’t be countered when Ionize resolves, but Ionize still deals 2 damage to that spell’s controller.
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| 2024-08-05 | 3659.24 ZWL | 45159.84 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-08-12 | 3549.68 ZWL | 44129.99 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-08-19 | 3549.68 ZWL | 43253.53 ZWL | 2 |
| 2024-08-26 | 3568.46 ZWL | 43497.69 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-09-02 | 3662.37 ZWL | 44511.88 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-09-09 | 3380.65 ZWL | 44568.23 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-09-16 | 1939.18 ZWL | 43023.46 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-09-23 | 1413.30 ZWL | 38257.68 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1314.70 ZWL | 34681.70 ZWL | 3 |
| 2024-10-07 | 1358.52 ZWL | 33524.77 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-10-14 | 1183.23 ZWL | 31245.96 ZWL | 5 |
| 2024-10-21 | 1108.10 ZWL | 30763.91 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-10-28 | 1446.17 ZWL | 29427.30 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-11-06 | 2958.07 ZWL | 28791.86 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-11-11 | 2967.46 ZWL | 28660.39 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 6235.42 ZWL | 29712.15 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 7914.48 ZWL | 30238.03 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-12-02 | 11907.40 ZWL | 32585.70 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-12-09 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-12-19 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 1 |
| 2024-12-23 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 0 |
| 2024-12-30 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-01-01 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-01-06 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-01-13 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 2 |
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| 2025-01-27 | 12621.09 ZWL | 32867.42 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2025-08-05 | 5784.67 ZWL | 29975.09 ZWL | 1 |
| 2025-08-12 | 12095.21 ZWL | 29580.68 ZWL | 1 |
| 2025-08-18 | 12380.06 ZWL | 30807.73 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-08-25 | 12884.03 ZWL | 30974.26 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-09-02 | 12884.03 ZWL | 45225.57 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2025-09-15 | 12884.03 ZWL | 45225.57 ZWL | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | 17134.88 ZWL | 38476.80 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 14405.32 ZWL | 35440.47 ZWL | 1 |
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| 2025-10-27 | 14987.54 ZWL | 29909.35 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 15224.19 ZWL | 28160.81 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2025-12-22 | 15206.66 ZWL | 28923.33 ZWL | 0 |
| 2025-12-29 | 15579.16 ZWL | 28989.07 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-01-01 | 15316.22 ZWL | 28758.99 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 14768.43 ZWL | 28178.34 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-01-13 | 15513.42 ZWL | 25741.77 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 13311.31 ZWL | 32144.34 ZWL | 1 |
| 2026-01-26 | 14536.79 ZWL | 33374.52 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-02-02 | 13128.19 ZWL | 33787.71 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 13015.50 ZWL | 36285.63 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 13015.50 ZWL | 36285.63 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-02-23 | 14680.78 ZWL | 39353.26 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2026-03-16 | 14698.31 ZWL | 57268.20 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2026-04-14 | 11733.67 ZWL | 63236.92 ZWL | 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | 11481.69 ZWL | 57846.66 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2026-05-14 | 12095.21 ZWL | 42552.36 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2026-05-25 | 5587.46 ZWL | 34445.06 ZWL | 0 |
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| 2026-07-13 | 3005.02 ZWL | 24810.21 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 5578.07 ZWL | 25937.09 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 3286.74 ZWL | 23379.69 ZWL | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 3286.74 ZWL | 22875.73 ZWL | 0 |
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Ionize
What type of card is Ionize?
Ionize is a Instant card in Altered altered.
What does Ionize do?
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
How much does Ionize cost?
Ionize currently starts at 3286.74. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Ionize from?
Ionize was first released in the set Guilds of Ravnica, illustrated by Chase Stone.
Is Ionize legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Ionize can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Ionize?
Cards similar to Ionize include Mindswipe. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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