Magic: The Gathering

Netherese Puzzle-Ward

Forgotten Realms Commander 17 • rare

Set: Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number: 17
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Ralph Horsley
Market price: $1.10

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What it's worth

$1.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.85 – $1.10 over the tracked period

$1.10Aug 7, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

The Netherese Puzzle-Ward captures the high-magic aesthetic of the Forgotten Realms through the work of artist Ralph Horsley, reflecting the ancient, arcane history of the fallen empire of Netheril. Collectors prize this enchantment for its thematic integration of spell-casting mechanics, which mirror the complex and dangerous pursuit of magical knowledge central to the lore of the setting.

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What it does

Focus Beam — At the beginning of your upkeep, roll a d4. Scry X, where X is the result.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Netherese Puzzle-Ward across the formats players actually play.

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Netherese Puzzle-Ward was released in 2022 as part of the Battle for Baldur's Gate set for the Magic: The Gathering Commander format. The card draws heavily from the lore of the Forgotten Realms, specifically referencing the ancient, magically advanced civilization of Netheril. In the game's mechanics, it represents the complex and defensive nature of Netherese magic, utilizing a library-manipulation effect that rewards players for casting spells of a certain mana value.

The artwork was commissioned from Ralph Horsley, a veteran illustrator known for his long-standing contributions to the Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering aesthetics. Horsley's design emphasizes the arcane and structural complexity of a puzzle-ward, utilizing a palette of deep blues and purples to evoke the mysterious, high-magic heritage of the Netherese people. The card was well-received by players focusing on spell-heavy decks, particularly those who appreciate the integration of flavor-rich lore with functional strategic gameplay.

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Other printings

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Netherese Puzzle-WardForgotten Realms Commander · #286 · rare$1.90

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