Stony Silence
Innistrad 36 • rare
- Set
- Innistrad
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Wayne England
- Market price
- $1.54
What it does
Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.
Let moss grow over gargoyles— Gavony saying meaning "forget painful memories"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Stony Silence on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Stony Silence was introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Innistrad. As a rare enchantment, it was designed to serve as a powerful utility card capable of shutting down artifact-heavy strategies by preventing activated abilities. Its release during the Innistrad block—a gothic horror-themed setting—helped define the tactical landscape for formats like Modern and Legacy, where it remains a staple for sideboards against artifact-dependent decks.
The card features artwork by the late Wayne England, a prolific illustrator known for his distinct, gritty style that often emphasized shadow and heavy linework. England’s depiction for Stony Silence captures the oppressive, stillness-inducing nature of the card's effect, using stark, muted tones that align with the gloomy aesthetic of the Innistrad plane. The piece was well-received by the player community for its clarity and thematic alignment with the card's functional role in play.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Stony Silence
Stony Silence is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Innistrad 36 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Stony Silence on collecto.rs?
Stony Silence doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Stony Silence?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Stony Silence catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Stony Silence is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
