Gleaming Barrier
Foundations 252 • common
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 252
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Defender
When this creature dies, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
"Gold without freedom might as well be lead."— Angrath
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gleaming Barrier was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set titled Foundations. This set was specifically curated by Wizards of the Coast to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while providing foundational cards that could remain legal in various game formats for an extended period. The design focus was on creating balanced, essential mechanics that define the white color identity, emphasizing protection and resilience.
The card features artwork that reflects the aesthetic standards of modern Magic, focusing on high-fantasy imagery that conveys the protective nature of the spell. By situating this card within the Foundations set, the illustrators and designers aimed to establish a clear visual language for defensive gameplay. It was received by the community as a reliable utility card, valued for its straightforward role in stabilizing the board during the early stages of a game.
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