Grasp of the Hieromancer
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls."
- CMC
- 2
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- W
- Rarity
- common
- Set
- Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
- Price
- $0.32
- EDHREC rank
- #18255
Grasp of the Hieromancer turns every attack with the enchanted creature into a free tap-down, effectively neutralizing the biggest blocker standing between you and combat damage. One mana for an Aura that both pumps and locks down blockers on demand is a real rate — the catch is that it lives and dies with the creature it's on.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | not legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Grasp of the Hieromancer earns its slot on any voltron commander that attacks every turn — the tap trigger is essentially a repeatable Icy Manipulator stapled to your creature, which is exactly what aggressive one-on-one combat strategies need in a multiplayer format full of giant blockers. Outside Commander, the formats where it could theoretically appear — Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage — have enough efficient removal and better Aura options that Grasp of the Hieromancer rarely competes. Pauper is the one non-Commander format worth mentioning: the common restriction filters out most of the competition, and a one-mana pump-plus-utility Aura fits cleanly into white aggressive shells there.
Key Combos
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Price Context
Current price
$0.32 bulk tier
At $0.32, Grasp of the Hieromancer is firmly bulk — you're paying for cardboard and shipping more than the card itself. Bulk Auras at this price point don't appreciate unless a breakout commander pushes demand, so treat it as a cheap pickup for the effect, not a hold.
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Mentioned
Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.