Wall of Swords
Limited Edition Alpha 42 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $20.90
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."
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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Where it came from
Wall of Swords was introduced in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set, the very first printing of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Conceived by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the game emerged from a desire to create a portable, quick-playing strategy experience that could be enjoyed between sessions of longer role-playing games. The Alpha set established the foundational mechanics and high-fantasy aesthetic that would define the genre for decades.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Jesper Myhrvold, who captured the defensive nature of the creature through a static, formidable depiction. Designed as a common card, it served as a functional wall meant to provide players with a cost-effective way to stall aggressive early-game attacks. Within the context of the early game environment, it was well-regarded for its straightforward utility and its role in reinforcing the tactical importance of board positioning.
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