Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition

Black Ward

French name: Rune de garde noire

5Uncommon

Black Ward (Alpha Edition 5) has a market price of US$60.00 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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NormalUS$60.00Low US$45.49

As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Enchantment: Aura
Mana cost: {W}
Artist: Dan Frazier

Card text

Target creature gains protection from black.

About this card

Black Ward is card 5 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Uncommon. Illustrated by Dan Frazier. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$60.00. The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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