Magic: The Gathering

Blue Ward

Collectors' Edition 8 • uncommon

Set: Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 8
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $2.12

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Market

What it's worth

$2.12market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.12 – $2.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Collectors' Edition, this item serves as a foundational piece for those interested in the history of early card sets. Its role as a ward mechanic offers players a tactical way to protect their assets, making it a functional and distinct inclusion for any dedicated collection.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature has protection from blue. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Blue Ward card appeared in the 1993 Collectors' Edition set for Magic: The Gathering, a special boxed release designed to provide players with access to out-of-print cards from the original Limited Edition Alpha and Beta releases. These cards are distinguished from their predecessors by a gold-bordered back and the 'Collectors' Edition' stamp, marking them as non-tournament legal collectibles intended for display and casual play rather than competitive circuits.

The artwork, originally illustrated by Dan Frazier, centers on a minimalist, symbolic aesthetic characteristic of early Magic design. The card functions as a protective enchantment, reflecting the game's early focus on color-coded defensive mechanics. While the original 1993 illustrations were received with mixed reactions for their varied artistic styles, they have since become iconic artifacts of the game's inception, representing a foundational era in collectible card history.

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About

About Blue Ward

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