Magic: The Gathering · Mercadian Masques
Barbed Wire
French name: Fil barbelé
Barbed Wire (Mercadian Masques 287) has a market price of US$1.18 to US$23.61 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
As of Nov 9, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Card details
- Type
- Artifact
- Mana cost
- {3}
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
Card text
At the beginning of each player’s upkeep, Barbed Wire deals 1 damage to that player. 2: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt by Barbed Wire this turn.
Flavour text
A steel snake with ten thousand teeth.
About this card
Barbed Wire is card 287 in Mercadian Masques, a Magic: The Gathering set released Oct 4, 1999. Rarity: Uncommon. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by Ron Spencer. Reference market price on Nov 9, 2026: US$1.18 (Normal), US$23.61 (Foil). Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went down 16.9%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.
