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Bind the Monster

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Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. It deals damage to you equal to its power. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

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CuriosityAqueous FormImprisoned in the Moon Bind the Monster X-RAY TARGET · Bind the Monster

IN COMMANDER

Bind the Monster at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
Blue
What it does
Auras
Popularity
#23,457 on EDHREC
Mana cost
{U}
Rarity
Common
First printed
2021
Artist
Tran Nguyen

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

CARD OVERVIEW

Bind the Monster

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. It deals damage to you equal to its power. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

TYPEEnchantment — Aura
MANA{U}
COLOR IDENTITYU
PRINTINGKHM · #48
Bind the MonsterX-RAY TARGET
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COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Bind the Monster

Legal commanders for its colour identity whose own abilities care about what this card does.

Zur, Eternal SchemerZur, Eternal SchemerLegendary Creature — Human WizardIvy, Gleeful SpellthiefIvy, Gleeful SpellthiefLegendary Creature — Faerie RogueInvasion of Theros // Ephara, Ever-ShelteringInvasion of Theros // Ephara, Ever-ShelteringBattle — Siege // Legendary Enchantment Creature — GodBruna, Light of AlabasterBruna, Light of AlabasterLegendary Creature — AngelSun-Spider, Nimble WebberSun-Spider, Nimble WebberLegendary Creature — Spider Human HeroEstrid, the MaskedEstrid, the MaskedLegendary Planeswalker — Estrid

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FAQ

Questions about Bind the Monster

What does Bind the Monster do?

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. It deals damage to you equal to its power. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Is Bind the Monster legal in Commander?

Yes, Bind the Monster is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Bind the Monster?

Blue. A Commander deck can only include it if the commander's colour identity contains these colours.

Which commanders work with Bind the Monster?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Zur, Eternal Schemer, Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief, Invasion of Theros // Ephara, Ever-Sheltering and Bruna, Light of Alabaster.

What cards are similar to Bind the Monster?

Cards that do a similar job include Curiosity, Aqueous Form, Imprisoned in the Moon and Mechanized Production.

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