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Flickering Ward Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #109 · Art by Pauline Voss
SOC set symbol, UncommonSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#109Uncommon

Flickering Ward

Enchantment · AuraEnchant
Nonfoil
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$0.35 +12.9% +$0.04, 7 days
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−14.6%
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#4,389 Up 44 in 30 days
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Flickering Ward Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 12.9% over 7 days, down 14.6% over 30 days, up 6.1% over 90 days.

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Flickering Ward Printings & Prices

Flickering Ward has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.

SOC set symbol, UncommonSOC #109
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MB2 set symbol, UncommonMB2 #11
TMP set symbol, UncommonTMP #19

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Flickering Ward Rules Text & Legality

Flickering Ward

Enchant creature

As this Aura enters, choose a color.

Enchanted creature has protection from the chosen color. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.

{W}: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.

Flickering Ward is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Flickering Ward Rulings

  • Oct 1, 2009

    If you choose White, the enchanted creature will have Protection from White. This will cause any other white Auras attached to that creature to be put into their owner's graveyard, but Flickering Ward will remain on the battlefield.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Flickering Ward has been reprinted 3 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 93% in 30 days.

  • Oct 14, 1997TMP set symbol, UncommonTempestTMP #19
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, UncommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #11
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, UncommonSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #109

Flickering Ward in Commander

Flickering Ward is the #4,389 most-played card on EDHREC, up 44 places over the last 30 days.

#4,389 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 44 in 30 days

Flickering Ward FAQ

How much is Flickering Ward worth?

Flickering Ward is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Flickering Ward legal in Commander?

Yes. Flickering Ward is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Flickering Ward been reprinted?

Yes. Flickering Ward has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Flickering Ward cheap?

Flickering Ward trades at about $0.35; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Flickering Ward?

Cards that fill a similar role include Cho-Manno's Blessing, Benevolent Blessing, Ward of Lights.