Ward of Bones
SLZThe Zeta Set/#238/2026RareFull artReprint
MV 6
Current paper retail
No paper retail prices.
Market and collecting
Market overview
$29.52TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.3%30d▲ 3.6%90d▲ 3.8%
90d high
$29.53
90d low
$28.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$29.52
Eventide
- Up 3.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $29.53.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 201% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
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.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Aug 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.
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About this card
Ward of Bones
Ward of Bones is an Artifact, with mana cost {6} (mana value 6). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $29.52 (up 3.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Ward of Bones FAQ
How much is Ward of Bones worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Ward of Bones is $29.52. It is up 3.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $28.20 to $29.53.
What is the cheapest printing of Ward of Bones?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eventide at $29.52 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Ward of Bones are there?
Ward of Bones has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Ward of Bones first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EVE #174, released 2008-07-25.
What is the newest printing of Ward of Bones?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLZ #238, released 2026-09-02.
Is there a foil version of Ward of Bones?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $89.00 versus $29.52 for nonfoil, which is 201% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Ward of Bones legal in Commander?
Yes, Ward of Bones is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Ward of Bones legal in Modern?
Yes, Ward of Bones is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.