Ward of Bones
The Zeta Set 117 • rare
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- MSCHF
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.
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 introduced in the Zeta Set as an artifact card designed to function as a powerful defensive stabilizer within the game's broader mechanical ecosystem. The card reflects the set's thematic focus on structural integrity and protection, intended by the design team to offer players a way to mitigate incoming damage by scaling its potency based on the board state. Its visual design emphasizes a gothic, skeletal architecture, crafted to convey a sense of ancient, unyielding defense.
Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a niche utility tool. While it did not immediately dominate the competitive landscape, it gained a reputation among players who favored control-oriented strategies for its ability to drastically swing the late-game tempo. Its reception highlights a classic design balance between high mana cost and substantial board impact, making it a reliable staple for those looking to survive aggressive encounters.
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