Black Ward
Limited Edition Beta 5 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $19.43
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has protection from black. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Black Ward was released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Beta set for Magic: The Gathering, the world's first trading card game. Developed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was created to address the overwhelming demand following the game's initial Alpha release, serving as a refined second printing that corrected minor printing errors and expanded the available player base.
The card's artwork was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a central figure in the game’s early visual identity known for his distinct, fluid style. As one of the original 'Wards'—a cycle of protection spells—the card was designed to offer players a tactical defense against specific color-aligned threats. While cards of this era are now highly sought after for their historical significance and the nostalgic aesthetic of early 90s fantasy art, Black Ward remains a quintessential example of the game's foundational mechanics and artistic evolution.
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