Crystal Barricade
Foundations 7 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 7
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Rockey Chen
- Market price
- $2.10
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
You have hexproof. (You can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Prevent all noncombat damage that would be dealt to other creatures you control.
"Good as new!"— Krek, daysquad captain
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Crystal Barricade was introduced in the Foundations set, a collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as an accessible entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players while remaining relevant to veterans. The card functions as a defensive creature, embodying the game's long-standing tradition of white-aligned mechanics that prioritize board stability and protection. Its release reflects a strategic effort to provide evergreen gameplay experiences that can coexist with multiple formats.
The card features artwork by Rockey Chen, who employed a clean, crystalline aesthetic to represent the magical construct's defensive nature. Chen’s design emphasizes the translucent, reinforced qualities of the barricade, visually communicating its mechanical role as an obstacle that stops opponents' attacks. Upon its debut, the card was noted for its role in solidifying early-game defensive play, earning appreciation for its straightforward yet effective contribution to the set’s mechanical identity.
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