Oracle text
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't be blocked by artifact creatures.
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to enchanted creature by artifact sources.
Enchanted creature can't be the target of abilities from artifact sources.
Mox strategy
Artifact Ward's primary strength lies in protecting a creature from artifact-based damage, targeting, and blocking by artifact creatures, making it excellent in metagames with heavy artifact interaction. It synergizes well in decks focused on protecting key creatures from artifact removal or aggression, especially in formats with many artifact creatures or artifact damage sources. It supports gameplay mechanics oriented around safeguarding important creatures and maintaining board presence against artifact-heavy opponent decks. Best used in Legacy, Commander, and Pauper where artifact threats are common.
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneer—
- modern—
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauperLegal
- brawl—
- historic—
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal