Mystic Barrier
Commander 2013 18 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $1.97
What it does
When this enchantment enters and at the beginning of your upkeep, choose left or right.
Each player may attack only the nearest opponent in the last chosen direction and planeswalkers controlled by that opponent.
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
Mystic Barrier was introduced as part of the Commander 2013 set, a release designed specifically to expand the multiplayer Commander format for Magic: The Gathering. As a white enchantment, it was conceptualized to introduce a political element to the game board, allowing the controller to dictate the direction of combat between opponents. This card emerged during a period when Wizards of the Coast was actively exploring mechanics that scaled effectively in four-player settings.
The card features artwork by Greg Staples, whose illustrative style often leans into atmospheric fantasy. Staples was tasked with visualizing a magical, impassable wall that serves as a tactical deterrent rather than a physical barricade. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for control decks, praised by the community for its unique ability to disrupt combat flow and influence table politics without removing threats directly.
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