Wall of Torches
Magic 2012 159 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 159
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Bierek
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
The foolish try to leap through the unlit spaces. The arrogant believe the fires harmless. The wise find a different door.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Wall of Torches on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Wall of Torches was released in July 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a common-rarity creature card, intended to function as a defensive utility piece within the limited environment of the set, specifically supporting the aggressive red color identity by allowing players to stabilize the board against early-game threats.
The card features illustration by Kev Walker, a prominent artist who has contributed a vast body of work to the game since the mid-1990s. Walker’s aesthetic for this piece emphasizes the fiery, elemental nature of the wall, utilizing dramatic lighting and intense color palettes to convey its function as a protective, yet dangerous, blockade. Upon its release, it was well-received by players as a functional, flavorful inclusion that fit seamlessly into the red mechanical identity of the core set.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Wall of Torches
Wall of Torches is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Magic 2012 159 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Wall of Torches on collecto.rs?
Wall of Torches doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Wall of Torches?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Wall of Torches catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Wall of Torches is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
