Ward of Bones
Eventide 174 • rare
- Set
- Eventide
- Collector number
- 174
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- David Martin
- Market price
- $28.33
What it does
Each opponent who controls more creatures than you can't cast creature spells. The same is true for artifacts and enchantments.
Each opponent who controls more lands than you can't play lands.
Mages dare not attempt magic in its grotesque presence.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ward of Bones was released in 2008 as part of the Eventide expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the plane of Shadowmoor, the card reflects the dark, gothic-fantasy themes of a world trapped in an eternal, magical night. It was designed as a rare artifact meant to punish opponents who play aggressively by creating a resource disadvantage for those with a high number of permanents.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his atmospheric and gritty style within the game's aesthetic. Moeller’s design depicts a skeletal, barricade-like structure that visually embodies the mechanical function of the card—a rigid, bone-constructed deterrent that halts the forward momentum of opposing forces. Upon its release, it was recognized primarily as a niche tool for control-oriented Commander and casual decks rather than a staple in fast-paced competitive formats.
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