Barbed Wire
Barbed Wire Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Barbed Wire is $1.81 (MMQ #287), and the most expensive is $23.61 (MMQ #287, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.81, down 6.7% over 7 days, down 12.1% over 30 days, down 26.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.24 (2024).
Barbed Wire Printings & Prices
Barbed Wire has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Barbed Wire: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for MMQ #287 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | MMQ #287 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #287 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #287 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #287 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| starcitygames | MMQ #287 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Barbed Wire Rules Text & Legality
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.
Barbed Wire is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Barbed Wire has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMQ #287 | 1999-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MMQ #287 | 1999-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
MMQ #287 Barbed Wire in Commander
Barbed Wire is the #13,298 most-played card on EDHREC, down 104 places over the last 30 days.
Barbed Wire FAQ
How much is Barbed Wire worth?
Barbed Wire is worth about $1.81 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.81 to $23.61 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Barbed Wire legal in Commander?
Yes — Barbed Wire is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Barbed Wire been reprinted?
Yes — Barbed Wire has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Barbed Wire cheap?
Barbed Wire trades at about $1.81 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,298 on EDHREC).