Barbed Wire
Artifact · Uncommon
Barbed Wire is currently worth about $1.78 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this artifact deals 1 damage to that player. 2: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt by this artifact this turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Type line
- Artifact
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1999
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
Playability
#13269 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadian Masques | 287 | Uncommon | $1.78 | $23.61 |
Price intelligence
Mercadian Masques #287 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $23.61 | $1.78 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$1.78 – $23.61 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Barbed Wire worth?
Barbed Wire is currently worth about $1.78 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.78 to $23.61 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Barbed Wire printed in?
Barbed Wire has been printed in 1 set, including Mercadian Masques.
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Is Barbed Wire legal in Commander?
Yes — Barbed Wire is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Barbed Wire legal in Modern?
Barbed Wire is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Barbed Wire on the Reserved List?
No — Barbed Wire is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Mercadian Masques
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