Magic: The Gathering

Sphere of Safety

Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander 104 • uncommon

Set: Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander
Collector number: 104
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Slawomir Maniak
Market price: $4.87

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$4.87market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$4.50 – $5.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment, this card serves as a powerful defensive stabilizer by taxing opponents who attempt to attack you with their creatures. Its presence on the battlefield demands that rivals weigh the cost of every offensive maneuver, making it a prized tool for players focused on protecting their board state.

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What it does

Creatures can't attack you or planeswalkers you control unless their controller pays X mana for each of those creatures, where X is the number of enchantments you control.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sphere of Safety was originally introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Commander, designed to provide a defensive tax effect for enchantment-focused decks. The card mechanics force opponents to pay additional mana for each enchantment controlled by the player, effectively creating a protective barrier in multiplayer formats where board presence is critical. Its inclusion in the 2024 Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander decks marks a thematic reprint, aligning the card with the set's horror-inspired aesthetics.

The artwork for this specific version was rendered by illustrator Slawomir Maniak. Known for his work across various fantasy titles, Maniak crafted a visual identity for the card that leans into the unsettling, eerie atmosphere characteristic of the Duskmourn setting. By depicting the protective energy as a tangible, haunting barrier, the illustration bridges the gap between the card's mechanical utility and the narrative flavor of a house that traps those who enter.

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