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Magic: The Gathering

Gleaming Barrier

Double Masters 257 • common

Set
Double Masters
Collector number
257
Rarity
Common
Mana cost
2 generic mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Colorless
Artist
Jason Felix
Market price
$0.17
$0.17est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
3other printings of this card
Card face

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
Formats

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  • StandardLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Gleaming Barrier was originally introduced in the Dominaria expansion in 2018, designed as a common artifact creature that synergizes with strategies involving the creation of treasure tokens upon its destruction. The card occupies a functional niche in limited formats, providing defensive utility while offering a small ramp benefit, reflecting the set's thematic focus on historical archetypes and artifact-heavy mechanics from Magic: The Gathering's past.

The Double Masters iteration, featuring collector number 257, was released in 2020 as part of a premium set designed to showcase powerful cards and fan-favorite reprints. This version utilizes the original illustration by Magali Villeneuve, who is well-regarded for her detailed fantasy aesthetic. The card was included in this set primarily to provide structural support for the limited environment, maintaining its status as a reliable utility piece within the broader Magic ecosystem.

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