Timely Ward
Wilds of Eldraine Commander 79 • rare
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine Commander
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $3.92
What it does
You may cast this spell as though it had flash if it targets a commander.
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has indestructible.
Behind every general who leads from the front is a nervous mage with a spell at the ready.
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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Where it came from
Timely Ward was released in 2023 as part of the Wilds of Eldraine Commander set, a collection themed around the high-fantasy, fairy-tale inspired plane of Eldraine. The card was designed as a supportive Aura enchantment specifically for the Commander format, featuring mechanics that provide protection and recursion for a creature. It reflects the set's broader design philosophy of emphasizing enchantment-focused playstyles and the iconic lore of the plane, where protection and magical warding are central motifs.
The illustration for Timely Ward was provided by artist Volkan Baga. Baga is a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering, known for a painterly style that captures classic fantasy aesthetics. In this piece, he focuses on the shimmering, protective qualities of a magical barrier, aiming to visually represent the concept of 'warding' in a way that feels both arcane and sturdy. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency as a defensive tool, becoming a reliable staple in decks that rely on keeping key creatures safe on the battlefield.
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