Magic: The Gathering

Pacifism

Core Set 2020 32 • common

Set: Core Set 2020
Collector number: 32
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Jesper Ejsing
Market price: $0.27

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$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.22 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card serves as a foundational tool for controlling the pace of a match by neutralizing an opponent's creature without removing it from the board. Its enduring presence in the game reflects a classic approach to interaction, offering players a straightforward way to mitigate threats while maintaining their own defensive positioning.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature can't attack or block.

"Can't a fella get a moment's peace around here?"

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Pacifism is a foundational enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, first introduced in the 1996 Mirage set. It was designed as a quintessential white-aligned removal spell, focusing on the color's philosophy of preventing conflict rather than outright destroying a creature. The Core Set 2020 version serves as a recurring staple in the game's long-running base sets, maintaining its role as a low-cost, effective tool for neutralizing enemy threats by stripping them of their ability to attack or block.

The artwork for this particular printing was created by Zack Stella, who aimed to illustrate the card's function through a serene, ethereal visual style. By depicting a creature caught in a glowing, restrictive aura, the design clearly communicates the card's mechanical function while adhering to the artistic standards of modern Magic sets. Since its inception, the card has been widely regarded by players as a functional baseline for white control decks, valued for its simplicity and reliability.

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