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Barbed Wire
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Mercadian Masques EDHREC #13,638
$1.65
-3.5%
7 days
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Barbed Wire price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.65.
Barbed Wire Price Summary
Barbed Wire's current headline price is $1.65.
Barbed Wire Printings & Prices
1 printings
Barbed Wire has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Barbed Wire: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | MMQ #287 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #287 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #287 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #287 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #287 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Barbed Wire Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"A steel snake with ten thousand teeth."
Barbed Wire is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
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 |
Barbed Wire in Commander
Barbed Wire is the #13,638 most-played card on EDHREC, down 340 places over the last 30 days.
Barbed Wire FAQ
How much is Barbed Wire worth?
Barbed Wire is worth about $1.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $1.65 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,638 on EDHREC).