Magic: The Gathering

Statecraft

Mercadian Masques 106 • rare

Set: Mercadian Masques
Collector number: 106
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Mike Ploog
Market price: $4.04

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What it's worth

$4.04market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$2.97 – $4.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare enchantment from the Mercadian Masques set carries the distinct artistic vision of Mike Ploog. As a rare card, it remains a sought-after piece for collectors who value the specific aesthetic and thematic identity found within this series.

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What it does

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by creatures you control.

"Inside these walls, peace; outside, sharks. You choose."— Saprazzan vizier

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Statecraft was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of political manipulation and mercantile intrigue, moving away from the high-fantasy tropes of previous sets. The card was designed to mirror these themes, focusing on the redirection of damage as a tactical choice rather than a direct offensive maneuver.

The card features artwork by Mike Ploog, a legendary comic book artist and illustrator known for his atmospheric work on titles like Ghost Rider and Man-Thing. Ploog's contribution to the set captures the clandestine and layered nature of Masques-era gameplay through a haunting, stylized visual language. While the card is often cited by players for its complex rules interactions regarding damage prevention, it remains a notable example of the collaboration between established comic industry talent and the evolving aesthetic of late-nineties trading card design.

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About

About Statecraft

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