Crystal Barricade
Foundations 296 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 296
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Alayna Danner
- Market price
- $3.99
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.
Ikoria's crystals glow in the presence of monsters, making them valuable as both defensive fortifications and warning beacons.
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 meticulously crafted to serve as a cornerstone for players, bridging the gap between historical game design and modern mechanical accessibility. The card functions as an defensive utility, reflecting the set's broader design philosophy of reinforcing fundamental gameplay interactions through clean, impactful mechanics that emphasize board presence and strategic resource management.
The aesthetic direction of the card was developed to evoke the crystalline, high-fantasy tone consistent with the visual language of the Foundations series. By focusing on themes of fortification and clarity, the illustrators aimed to create a visual representation of durability that resonates with the tactical identity of the set. Upon its release, it was regarded by the community as a stable, reliable staple that provides a clear instructional example of effective defensive play.
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