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Relic Ward
VIS · Visions #16 · Uncommon · released 1997-02-03
{1}{W}
Enchantment — Aura
You may cast this spell as though it had flash. If you cast it any time a sorcery couldn't have been cast, the controller of the permanent it becomes sacrifices it at the beginning of the next cleanup step.
Enchant artifact
Enchanted artifact has shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
Asmira's prayers alone should have freed Mangara from the amber prison . . .
Relic Ward is an uncommon white enchantment from Visions (1997). Its recent market price is about $0.13. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.11
Format legality
Where you can play Relic Ward in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.13 to $0.13 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Visions at $0.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visions This page | 16 | Uncommon | $0.13 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2022-12-08The sacrifice occurs only if you cast it using its own ability. If you cast it using some other effect (for example, if another effect allowed you to cast it as though it had flash), then it won't be sacrificed.
- 2005-08-01Does not destroy Auras which are on the artifact, and it does not prevent Auras from being moved onto the artifact.
Frequently asked questions
Is Relic Ward legal in Commander?
Yes — Relic Ward is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Relic Ward legal in?
Relic Ward is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Relic Ward been printed?
Relic Ward has a single printing, released in 1997.
What is the cheapest printing of Relic Ward?
The cheapest printing is Visions (#16) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Relic Ward?
This printing of Relic Ward was illustrated by John Coulthart.