Ghostly Prison
Special Guests 19 • mythic
- Set
- Special Guests
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- $16.60
What it does
Creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays 2 generic mana for each creature they control that's attacking you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ghostly Prison first appeared in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering set Champions of Kamigawa, designed as a staple enchantment to discourage aggressive creature strategies in multiplayer formats. The card’s design reflects the flavor of the Kamigawa plane, specifically the Shinto-inspired aesthetic that defines the setting's spirits and protective wards, serving as a tactical barrier that forces opponents to pay a mana tax for each creature they wish to send into battle.
This specific printing originates from the Special Guests series, an initiative by Wizards of the Coast that periodically features iconic cards with unique, thematic artwork. The artistic direction for this version aims to elevate the card's visual identity through distinct, high-concept illustration, moving away from the standard frame to provide a prestige version for collectors who value both gameplay utility and thematic cohesion.
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