Magic: The Gathering

Wall of Dust

Legends 168 • uncommon

Set: Legends
Collector number: 168
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Richard Thomas
Market price: $3.07

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$3.07market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$2.95 – $3.95 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Wall of Dust is a creature card that holds a distinct place within its set. As an uncommon card, it remains a notable piece for those who appreciate the foundational artistry and creature mechanics featured in this collection.

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Card face

What it does

Defender (This creature can't attack.)

Whenever this creature blocks a creature, that creature can't attack during its controller's next turn.

An ever-moving swarm of dust engulfs and disorients anything that comes near.

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

Wall of Dust was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was highly significant in the game's history as it introduced multi-colored cards and legendary creatures, expanding the strategic complexity beyond the base game. It was designed to foster a sense of lore and thematic depth, fitting into the high-fantasy narrative that Wizards of the Coast was building during the game's formative years.

The artwork for the card was provided by Richard Thomas, who served as the first art director for Magic: The Gathering. Thomas aimed to evoke the elemental and gritty nature of the game's mythos through his distinct, atmospheric style. While the card itself is considered a niche defensive creature within the gameplay mechanics of the era, it remains a notable piece of early Magic history due to its connection to the foundational creative direction of the set.

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Other printings

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Wall of DustFourth Edition · #229 · uncommon · 1995$0.20

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About

About Wall of Dust

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