Barbed Wire
| Name | Barbed Wire |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Description | At the beginning of each player's upkeep, Barbed Wire deals 1 damage to that player.
 : Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt by Barbed Wire this turn. |
| Flavor | A steel snake with ten thousand teeth. |
| Artist | Ron Spencer |
| Set | Mercadian Masques #287 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
About Barbed Wire
Barbed Wire, Artifact, designed by Ron Spencer first released in May 2020 in the set Mercadian Masques. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 2.08.
Barbed Wire would be beneficial in a control deck that aims to slow down the opponent's strategy by dealing consistent damage over time. However, there are better options available such as Ensnaring Bridge, which can completely shut down attacks from creatures with power greater than the number of cards in the player's hand. While Barbed Wire could potentially see play in a specific control deck looking to chip away at the opponent's life total, it may not be as effective or versatile as other cards in the current Magic: the Gathering meta.
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Frequently asked questions about Barbed Wire
What type of card is Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire is a Artifact card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Barbed Wire?
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.
What is the price of Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire currently starts at C$ 2.08. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire was first released in the set Mercadian Masques, illustrated by Ron Spencer.
What is the legality of Barbed Wire?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Barbed Wire can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.