Pillar of War
BNGBorn of the Gods/#160/2014Uncommon
MV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.11
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.11TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 57.1%30d▲ 83.3%90d▲ 22.2%
90d high
$0.11
90d low
$0.04
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Born of the Gods
- Up 83.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.11.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 209% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Golem
Defender
As long as this creature is enchanted, it can attack as though it didn't have defender.
3 / 3
Keywords
Defender
Card capabilities
ArtifactCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Feb 2014
Defender only matters when Pillar of War could be declared as an attacking creature. If Pillar of War is already attacking, it becoming not enchanted doesn’t cause it to be removed from combat.
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About this card
Pillar of War
Pillar of War is an Artifact Creature — Golem, with mana cost {3} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.11 (up 83.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Pillar of War FAQ
How much is Pillar of War worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Pillar of War is $0.11. It is up 83.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.04 to $0.11.
What is the cheapest printing of Pillar of War?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Born of the Gods at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Pillar of War first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BNG #160, released 2014-02-07.
Is there a foil version of Pillar of War?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.34 versus $0.11 for nonfoil, which is 209% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Pillar of War legal in Commander?
Yes, Pillar of War is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Pillar of War legal in Modern?
Yes, Pillar of War is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Pillar of War legal in Standard?
Pillar of War is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Pillar of War do?
Pillar of War is an Artifact Creature — Golem with mana cost {3}. Its Oracle text reads: "Defender As long as this creature is enchanted, it can attack as though it didn't have defender.".