Wall of Swords
Fifth Edition 67 • uncommon
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 67
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.23
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 first introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the Fifth Edition core set in 1997. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was created as a defensive staple for the white color identity, embodying the game's early focus on distinct creature roles. The mechanics were intended to provide players with a robust 'wall'—a creature with high toughness that could not attack—to stabilize the board against aggressive strategies.
The iconic illustration for the card was created by artist Dan Frazier. His approach emphasized a surreal, dreamlike depiction of animated blades swirling in formation, which became a signature aesthetic for the early era of the game. Within the Fifth Edition printing, the card retained its classic identity, serving as a reliable utility creature that was well-received by players for its balance of flavor and tactical utility, helping to cement the visual legacy of the 'wall' creature type.
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