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'''Ward''' is an [[evergreen]] [[ability word]] introduced in ''[[Strixhaven: School of Mages]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/introducing-ward-2021-03-25|Introducing Ward|[[Andrew Brown]] and [[Jules Robins]]|March 25, 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Description== | |||
Whenever a [[permanent]] with ward becomes the [[target]] of a [[spell]] or [[ability]] an [[opponent]] [[control]]s, [[counter]] it unless that player pays an additional [[cost]]. | |||
The two most common forms you'll see are costing additional [[mana]] (in [[white]], [[blue]], and [[green]]) and costing additional [[life]] (in [[black]] and [[red]]). These two approaches both protect against [[removal]] but ask different things of the rest of your deck and give opponents different incentives for when to bite the bullet and remove the warded creature. Going forward, expect to see some more unique ward costs as well. | |||
==Example== | |||
TBA | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:01, 25 March 2021
| Ward | |
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| Ability Word | |
| Introduced | Strixhaven: School of Mages |
| Last used | Evergreen |
| Typical Text |
Ward — Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays  |
| Statistics |
1 card  100% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Ward" | |
- For Ward auras, see Ward (aura).
Ward is an evergreen ability word introduced in Strixhaven: School of Mages.[1]
Description
Whenever a permanent with ward becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays an additional cost.
The two most common forms you'll see are costing additional mana (in white, blue, and green) and costing additional life (in black and red). These two approaches both protect against removal but ask different things of the rest of your deck and give opponents different incentives for when to bite the bullet and remove the warded creature. Going forward, expect to see some more unique ward costs as well.
Example
TBA
References
- ↑ Andrew Brown and Jules Robins (March 25, 2021). "Introducing Ward". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.