Magic: The Gathering

Crenellated Wall

The List MMQ-290 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: MMQ-290
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Arnie Swekel
Market price: $0.36

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$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.31 – $0.36 over the tracked period

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What it does

Defender (This creature can't attack.)

tap: Target creature gets +0/+4 until end of turn.

Mercadian soldiers excel at finding things to stand behind.

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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

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Crenellated Wall was originally released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the flavor of the plane of Mercadia, a world heavily influenced by commerce and intricate social hierarchies. As an uncommon creature card, it was intended to serve as a defensive utility piece within the set's mechanics, emphasizing the theme of fortified positions within the urban, trade-focused environment of the city of Mercadia.

The artwork was provided by Arnie Swekel, an illustrator known for his contributions to the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Swekel’s design focuses on the architectural nature of the wall, aiming to translate the card's defensive function into a visual depiction of reinforced masonry. When reprinted as part of The List—a curated selection of past cards occasionally included in modern booster packs—the card serves as a nostalgic touchstone for players familiar with the Mercadian Masques era.

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Crenellated WallMercadian Masques · #290 · uncommon · 1999$0.41

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