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Edifice of Authority
AKH · Amonkhet #226 · Uncommon · released 2017-04-28
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Artifact
{1}, {T}: Target creature can't attack this turn. Put a brick counter on this artifact.
{1}, {T}: Until your next turn, target creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated. Activate only if there are three or more brick counters on this artifact.
Edifice of Authority is an uncommon artifact from Amonkhet (2017). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2017 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.32 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.12
USD Foil$0.30
Format legality
Where you can play Edifice of Authority in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.32 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Amonkhet at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amonkhet This page | 226 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.32 |
| Amonkhet Remastered | 270 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 764 | Uncommon | $0.19 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2017-04-18Edifice of Authority can’t be used to undo an attack or block once it has been declared. Its abilities must be activated no later than the beginning of combat step to stop a creature from attacking, and no later than the declare attackers step to stop a creature from blocking.
- 2017-04-18Once a player has announced that they are activating the ability of a creature, Edifice of Authority can’t be used to undo it. Its last ability must be activated before the player activates that creature’s ability. The player may respond to Edifice of Authority’s ability with the target creature’s ability if able.
- 2017-04-18Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keyword abilities are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text. Triggered abilities (starting with “when,” “whenever,” or “at”) are unaffected by the last ability of Edifice of Authority. Notably, exerting a creature isn’t an activated ability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edifice of Authority legal in Commander?
Yes — Edifice of Authority is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Edifice of Authority legal in?
Edifice of Authority is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Edifice of Authority been printed?
Edifice of Authority has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2017 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Edifice of Authority?
The cheapest printing is Amonkhet (#226) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Edifice of Authority?
This printing of Edifice of Authority was illustrated by Florian de Gesincourt.