Wall of Swords
Collectors' Edition 43 • uncommon
- Set
- Collectors' Edition
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $1.60
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 originally released in the 1993 Alpha set for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield to introduce tactical defensive mechanics to the game. As a creature with high toughness and the 'defender' keyword, it served as a quintessential example of the game's early focus on controlling the pace of combat. The artwork by Dameon Willich reflects the dark fantasy aesthetic that defined the game's initial visual identity, utilizing a stark, minimalist composition to emphasize the card's role as an impenetrable barrier.
The version from the Collectors' Edition, released in 1993, was a non-tournament-legal boxed set produced to serve as a showcase of the game's early card pool. Featuring gold-bordered backs and a distinct glossy finish, these cards were intended for collectors rather than players. This specific printing remains a significant historical artifact, documenting the transition of the game from a hobbyist project into a global phenomenon, and is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its pristine representation of the game's foundational card design.
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