Sleep Paralysis (SOI #87)
Sleep Paralysis is a common printing from Shadows over Innistrad (SOI #87), a Enchantment — Aura. Illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment — Aura |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad (SOI) |
| Collector number | 87 |
| Artist | Josu Hernaiz |
| Released | 2016-04-08 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.08, foil $0.26 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- July 12, 2019 — If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Sleep Paralysis tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve. It won't enter the battlefield, so its ability won't trigger.