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Ixalan's Binding

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When this enchantment enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as the exiled card.

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Annie Joins UpAura ShardsSheltered by Ghosts Ixalan's Binding X-RAY TARGET · Ixalan's Binding

IN COMMANDER

Ixalan's Binding at a glance

Commander
Legal
Colour identity
White
What it does
Removal
Popularity
#24,703 on EDHREC
Mana cost
{3}{W}
Rarity
Uncommon
First printed
2017 · 2 printings
Artist
Chase Stone

Popularity rank from EDHREC, card data from Scryfall.

CARD OVERVIEW

Ixalan's Binding

When this enchantment enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as the exiled card.

TYPEEnchantment
MANA{3}{W}
COLOR IDENTITYW
PRINTINGPLST · #XLN-17
Ixalan's BindingX-RAY TARGET
RELATED CARDS
RELATED COMMANDERS
DECK POSSIBILITY

SIMILAR CARDS

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COMMANDERS

Commanders that make the most of Ixalan's Binding

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

Zacama, Primal CalamityZacama, Primal CalamityLegendary Creature — Elder DinosaurAlibou, Ancient WitnessAlibou, Ancient WitnessLegendary Artifact Creature — GolemVenat, Heart of Hydaelyn // Hydaelyn, the MothercrystalVenat, Heart of Hydaelyn // Hydaelyn, the MothercrystalLegendary Creature — Elder Wizard // Legendary Creature — GodÉowyn, Fearless KnightÉowyn, Fearless KnightLegendary Creature — Human KnightKarlov of the Ghost CouncilKarlov of the Ghost CouncilLegendary Creature — Spirit AdvisorPreston, the VanisherPreston, the VanisherLegendary Creature — Rabbit Wizard

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FAQ

Questions about Ixalan's Binding

What does Ixalan's Binding do?

When this enchantment enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. Your opponents can't cast spells with the same name as the exiled card.

Is Ixalan's Binding legal in Commander?

Yes, Ixalan's Binding is legal in Commander.

What colour identity is Ixalan's Binding?

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

Which commanders work with Ixalan's Binding?

Commanders whose abilities use what it does include Zacama, Primal Calamity, Alibou, Ancient Witness, Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn // Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal and Éowyn, Fearless Knight.

What cards are similar to Ixalan's Binding?

Cards that do a similar job include Annie Joins Up, Aura Shards, Sheltered by Ghosts and Touch the Spirit Realm.

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