Ghostly Prison
Commander 2019 64 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 64
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Wayne England
- Market price
- $6.35
What it does
Creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays 2 generic mana for each creature they control that's attacking you.
"May the memory of our fallen heroes ensnare the violent hearts of lesser men."— Great Threshold of Monserkat inscription
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 was originally introduced in the Champions of Kamigawa expansion in 2004, designed to provide white decks with a defensive mechanism that discouraged aggressive combat strategies. By imposing a mana tax on attacking creatures, the card changed how players managed their board presence, forcing opponents to decide between advancing their position or paying the cost to bypass the protective barrier.
The Commander 2019 version, featuring artwork by James Paick, continues the tradition of this tactical staple within the Magic: The Gathering format. Paick’s illustration captures the ethereal, restrictive atmosphere of the enchantment, reinforcing its role as a psychological deterrent on the battlefield. The card is widely favored in multiplayer formats where controlling the pace of combat is essential for survival.
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