Magic: The Gathering

Wall of Swords

Tenth Edition 57 • uncommon

Set: Tenth Edition
Collector number: 57
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Market price: $0.33

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$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.33 – $0.42 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature serves as a resilient defensive piece on the battlefield, acting as a sturdy barrier against incoming attacks. Its presence is defined by the detailed imagery provided by artists Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, which captures the imposing nature of this protective card.

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Card face

What it does

Defender (This creature can't attack.)

Flying

The air hummed with the scissoring sound of uncounted blades that hovered in front of the invaders as though wielded by a phalanx of unseen hands.

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 originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the classic archetype of a defensive creature that cannot attack but provides significant blocking utility. As the game evolved, it was frequently reprinted in core sets to provide players with a reliable, colorless defensive option that fits into any deck regardless of color identity.

The Tenth Edition version, released in 2007, marked the transition to the modern card frame for this specific iteration. The artwork was commissioned from the duo Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, who brought a dynamic, high-fantasy aesthetic to the card that emphasized the imposing, layered nature of the swords forming the wall, shifting away from the more static, literal interpretations found in earlier editions.

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About Wall of Swords

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