Magic: The Gathering

Dancing Sword

Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos 8a • rare

Set: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos
Collector number: 8a
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: White
Artist: Wisnu Tan
Finish: Foil

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What it's worth

$3.99market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$3.76 – $3.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card features a unique equipment mechanic that allows the blade to animate and fight independently, transforming from a static tool into an active participant on the board. Its place within this specific promotional set makes it a distinct choice for collectors who value items that blend utility with thematic flair.

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Card face

What it does

Equipped creature gets +2/+1.

When equipped creature dies, you may have this Equipment become a 2/1 Construct artifact creature with flying and ward 1 generic mana. If you do, it isn't an Equipment.

Equip 1 generic mana

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Dancing Sword was released as part of the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the first set to fully integrate the Dungeons & Dragons license into the game. Designed to capture the iconic flavor of the legendary sentient weapon from D&D lore, the card mechanics allow it to animate and fight independently, mirroring its behavior in tabletop roleplaying sessions.

The illustration was crafted by artist Lie Setiawan, who utilized a clean, digital aesthetic to emphasize the magical, ethereal quality of the blade. The card was well-received by fans of both games for its thematic accuracy, serving as a functional bridge between the tactical requirements of Magic and the narrative-driven mechanics of its source material.

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About Dancing Sword

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