Black Ward
Enchantment — Aura · Uncommon
Black Ward is currently worth about $0.21 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Enchant creature Enchanted creature has protection from black. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Enchantment — Aura
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
Playability
#22987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 5 | Uncommon | $60.00 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 5 | Uncommon | $17.19 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 5 | Uncommon | $4.57 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 5 | Uncommon | $4.35 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 5 | Uncommon | $3.04 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 5 | Uncommon | $2.03 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 5 | Uncommon | $2.00 | — |
| Revised Edition | 5 | Uncommon | $0.24 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 8 | Uncommon | $0.21 | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 8 | Uncommon | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 302 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 5 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Alpha #5 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $60.00 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$60.00 – $60.00 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Black Ward worth?
Black Ward is currently worth about $0.21 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.21 to $60.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Black Ward printed in?
Black Ward has been printed in 11 sets, including Limited Edition Alpha, Fourth Edition, Foreign Black Border, Limited Edition Beta, Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border, 30th Anniversary Edition, and more.
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Is Black Ward legal in Commander?
Yes — Black Ward is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Black Ward legal in Modern?
Black Ward is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Black Ward on the Reserved List?
No — Black Ward is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Limited Edition Alpha · Fourth Edition · Foreign Black Border · Limited Edition Beta · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · 30th Anniversary Edition · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Summer Magic / Edgar · Revised Edition · Collectors' Edition · Unlimited Edition
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