Quick Answer

Alabaster Wall is a common Creature — Wall from MMQ (MMQ) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Alabaster Wall MTG card

Alabaster Wall

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) {T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.

Its mortar is mixed with waters straight from the Fountain of Cho.

Card Stats

0/4 common CMC: 3.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Randy Gallegos
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.22
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TCGPlayer
$0.59
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€1.87
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alabaster Wall? Basics

Alabaster Wall is a Creature — Wall card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn."

How much mana does Alabaster Wall cost to cast? Basics

Alabaster Wall has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Alabaster Wall's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Alabaster Wall has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Alabaster Wall's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) {T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn."

What is the current price of Alabaster Wall? Pricing

The current market price for Alabaster Wall is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Alabaster Wall? Pricing

You can purchase Alabaster Wall from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Alabaster Wall normal: $0.22 | foil: $0.59

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Alabaster Wall in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Alabaster Wall in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Alabaster Wall is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Alabaster Wall in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Legacy? Legality

Alabaster Wall is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Vintage? Legality

Alabaster Wall is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Alabaster Wall legal in Pauper? Legality

Alabaster Wall is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Alabaster Wall from? Details

This printing of Alabaster Wall is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 2.

Alabaster Wall may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Alabaster Wall's rarity? Details

Alabaster Wall is a common card in MMQ.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Alabaster Wall? Details

Alabaster Wall was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Alabaster Wall's power and toughness? Details

Alabaster Wall is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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