Magic: The Gathering

Wall of Swords

Fourth Edition 55 • uncommon

Set: Fourth Edition
Collector number: 55
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Mark Tedin
Market price: $0.19

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature card serves as a classic defensive staple, designed to hold the line against aggressive threats on the battlefield. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a recognizable piece of tradition for those who appreciate the enduring mechanical foundations of the game.

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What it does

Defender (This creature can't attack.)

Flying

Just as the evil ones approached to slay Justina, she cast a great spell, imbuing her weapons with her own life force. Thus she fulfilled the prophecy: "In the death of your savior will you find salvation."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Wall of Swords was introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card pool during the game's initial years and was reprinted in the 1995 Fourth Edition base set. As an uncommon creature, it served as a fundamental defensive staple in the early meta-game, designed to provide players with an efficient, high-toughness blocker during the game's formative period when defensive stability was highly valued.

The artwork was provided by Mark Tedin, one of the original illustrators whose surreal and intricate style helped define the aesthetic of early Magic. Tedin’s depiction focuses on the literal interpretation of a defensive barrier, utilizing a dense, sharp, and intimidating visual composition to communicate the creature's mechanical role of stopping incoming attacks.

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About Wall of Swords

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