MagicLimited Edition Alpha
Black Ward — Limited Edition Alpha #5
Black Ward is an uncommon Enchantment — Aura from Limited Edition Alpha (1993), collector number 5, illustrated by Dan Frazier.
Black Ward price
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Card details
- Number
- 5
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {W}
- Colour
- White
- Illustrator
- Dan Frazier
- Released
- 5 August 1993
What Black Ward does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has protection from black. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.
Format legality
Other printings of Black Ward
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Black Ward Enchantment — Aura | Fourth Edition 1995 | Uncommon | €0.13 |
| 5 |  Black Ward Enchantment — Aura | Summer Magic / Edgar 1994 | Uncommon | €183.00 |
| 5 |  Black Ward Enchantment — Aura | Revised Edition 1994 | Uncommon | €0.21 |
| 5 |  Black Ward Enchantment — Aura | Unlimited Edition 1993 | Uncommon | €1.82 |
| 5 |  Black Ward Enchantment — Aura | Limited Edition Beta 1993 | Uncommon | €7.31 |
All 6 Black Ward printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Black Ward from Limited Edition Alpha worth?
About €6.62 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Black Ward are there?
6 English paper printings, from Limited Edition Beta to Limited Edition Alpha. The cheapest right now is the Fourth Edition printing.
Is Black Ward legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Black Ward (Limited Edition Alpha)?
Dan Frazier.
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