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War Cadence
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Commander 2013 EDHREC #12,003
$0.91
+0.0%
7 days
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War Cadence price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.91.
War Cadence Price Summary
War Cadence's current headline price is $0.91.
War Cadence Printings & Prices
2 printings
War Cadence has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell War Cadence: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #224 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #224 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #128 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #224 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C13 #128 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #224 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
War Cadence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{X}{R}: This turn, creatures can't block unless their controller pays {X} for each blocking creature they control.
"The rhythm isn't a call to arms, but a signal that the goblins have made a new enemy."
War Cadence 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
War Cadence Rulings
2 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability only applies to blocks declared after it resolves. It will not add costs to any blockers already announced.
- Oct 4, 2004 You can choose X=0. This doesn’t have an effect most of the time, but it does mean that creatures can’t block unless the controller chooses to pay the cost (a cost of zero is not automatically paid). You can use this to make your creatures unable to block an attacker.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
War Cadence has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #128 | 2013-11-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MMQ #224 | 1999-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MMQ #224 | 1999-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
MMQ #224 War Cadence in Commander
War Cadence is the #12,003 most-played card on EDHREC, down 82 places over the last 30 days.
War Cadence FAQ
How much is War Cadence worth?
War Cadence is worth about $0.91 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is War Cadence legal in Commander?
Yes — War Cadence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has War Cadence been reprinted?
Yes — War Cadence has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is War Cadence cheap?
War Cadence trades at about $0.91 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,003 on EDHREC).