Imprison

Enchant creature Whenever a player activates an ability of enchanted creature with in its activation cost that isn't a mana ability, you may pay . If you do, counter that ability. If you don't, destroy this Aura. Whenever enchanted creature attacks or blocks, you may pay . If you do, tap the creature, remove it from combat, and creatures it was blocking that had become blocked by only that creature this combat become unblocked. If you don't, destroy this Aura.

CMC

Set

LEG

Rarity

rare

Price

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FORMATS

CommanderBANNED

Brawl (Historic)NOT LEGAL

DraftNOT LEGAL

StandardNOT LEGAL

ModernNOT LEGAL

PioneerNOT LEGAL

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WWizards of the Coast2004-10-04
Official Ruling
Both abilities are triggered abilities. The first one triggers on the activating of a creature ability, and the second triggers on declaration of attacking or blocking.
WWizards of the Coast2013-04-15
Official Ruling
A mana ability is an ability that (1) isn't a loyalty ability, (2) doesn't target, and (3) could add mana when it resolves.

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Wizards of the Coast2020-06-10
Imprison was banned in other on June 10, 2020. all sanctioned tournament play: These cards will be banned in all sanctioned tournament play because they are racist or culturally offensive. Source: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/news/depictions-racism-magic-2020-06-10