Flickering Ward
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 109 • uncommon
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Pauline Voss
- Market price
- $0.73
What it does
Enchant creature
As this Aura enters, choose a color.
Enchanted creature has protection from the chosen color. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.
white mana: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.
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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Where it came from
Flickering Ward was originally introduced in the 1998 set Tempest, designed as a white enchantment that allowed players to protect their creatures from specific colors while remaining flexible through its ability to return to the owner's hand. Its inclusion in the 2021 Secrets of Strixhaven Commander release served to reprint a classic utility card within the modern context of the Strixhaven school-themed expansion, providing players with a strategic tool for defensive board positioning.
The original artwork by Dan Frazier captures the ephemeral, shifting nature of the protection spell through ethereal, flowing motifs typical of his distinct style from the early years of the game. The card is widely appreciated by players for its technical efficiency, as its capacity to be re-cast creates recurring synergy with effects that trigger upon casting enchantments, cementing its legacy as a staple in various Commander archetypes.
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