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Ward of Bones Eventide MTG card
EVE #174 · Art by David Martin
EVE set symbol, RareEventide#174Rare

Ward of Bones

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TCGplayer market · EVE #174 nonfoil
$29.42 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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+3.9%
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#12,405 Down 47 in 30 days
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Ward of Bones Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $29.42, flat over 7 days, up 3.9% over 30 days, up 4.6% over 90 days.

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Ward of Bones Printings & Prices

Ward of Bones has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art treatments.

EVE set symbol, RareEVE #174
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SLZ set symbol, RareSLZ #117
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SLZ set symbol, RareSLZ #359
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Ward of Bones Rules Text & Legality

Ward of Bones

Each opponent who controls more creatures than you can't cast creature spells. The same is true for artifacts and enchantments.

Each opponent who controls more lands than you can't play lands.

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

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Ward of Bones Rulings

  • Aug 1, 2008

    Spelling this out completely: — Each opponent who controls more creatures than you can’t play creature cards. — Each opponent who controls more artifacts than you can’t play artifact cards. — Each opponent who controls more enchantments than you can’t play enchantment cards. — Each opponent who controls more lands than you can’t play land cards.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Ward of Bones has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Jul 25, 2008EVE set symbol, RareEventide · foilEVE #174
  • Jul 25, 2008EVE set symbol, RareEventideEVE #174

Ward of Bones in Commander

Ward of Bones is the #12,405 most-played card on EDHREC, down 47 places over the last 30 days.

#12,405 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 47 in 30 days

Ward of Bones FAQ

How much is Ward of Bones worth?

Ward of Bones is worth about $29.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Ward of Bones legal in Commander?

Yes. Ward of Bones is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Ward of Bones been reprinted?

Yes. Ward of Bones has been reprinted 2 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Ward of Bones expensive?

Ward of Bones trades at $29.42 on printing supply and steady demand.

What can I play instead of Ward of Bones?

Cards that fill a similar role include Land Equilibrium, Portcullis, God-Pharaoh's Statue.