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Barbed Wire
Magic: The Gathering | Mercadian Masques - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 287 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Mercadian Masques |
| Type | Artifact |
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Format Legality
Card Profileuncommon
About Barbed Wire
Barbed Wire from Mercadian Masques is currently available from around $0.89. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Card Text
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this artifact deals 1 damage to that player.
: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt by this artifact this turn.
Flavor Text
A steel snake with ten thousand teeth.
Card Facts
Expansion
Mercadian Masques
Current Floor
$0.89
Rarity
uncommon
Artist
Ron Spencer
Released
October 1999
EDHREC Rank
#13,960
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Barbed Wire worth?
Barbed Wire is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.89 for Mercadian Masques. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Barbed Wire legal in Commander?
Barbed Wire is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Barbed Wire legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Barbed Wire on the Reserved List?
No. Barbed Wire is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Barbed Wire in-game text?
In game, Barbed Wire is a Artifact with text that starts: "At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this artifact deals 1 damage to that player.".
How popular is Barbed Wire in Commander decks?
Barbed Wire ranks #13,960 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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