Magic: The Gathering

Netherese Puzzle-Ward

Forgotten Realms Commander 286 • rare

Set: Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number: 286
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Ralph Horsley
Market price: $1.90

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$1.90market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$1.46 – $1.90 over the tracked period

$1.90Aug 7, 2026

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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.

Perfect Illumination — Whenever you roll a die's highest natural result, draw a card.

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The Netherese Puzzle-Ward was released as part of the Forgotten Realms Commander set in 2021, a crossover product bridging the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to introduce iconic elements of the D&D lore into the mechanical framework of Magic, with this specific card representing the intricate, magically fortified security measures common in the ancient, fallen empire of Netheril.

Artist Ralph Horsley was commissioned to illustrate the piece, capturing the ethereal and geometric nature of magical wards. His design centers on the visual manifestation of arcane defenses, aiming to convey the complexity and challenge of a puzzle-based protection spell. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its thematic resonance, successfully translating the narrative flavor of a Dungeons & Dragons trap into a functional card game mechanic.

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Netherese Puzzle-WardForgotten Realms Commander · #17 · rare$1.10

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