MagicMercadian Masques
Barbed Wire — Mercadian Masques #287
Barbed Wire is an uncommon Artifact from Mercadian Masques (1999), collector number 287, illustrated by Ron Spencer.

Barbed Wire price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 287
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {3}
- Colour
- Colourless
- Illustrator
- Ron Spencer
- Released
- 4 October 1999
What Barbed Wire does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this artifact deals 1 damage to that player.
{2}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt by this artifact this turn.
Format legality
Questions people ask
How much is Barbed Wire from Mercadian Masques worth?
About €1.96 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €9.63 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
Is Barbed Wire legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Barbed Wire (Mercadian Masques)?
Ron Spencer.
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