Quick Answer

Pentarch Ward is a common Enchantment — Aura from IMA (IMA) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pentarch Ward MTG card

Pentarch Ward

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature As this Aura enters, choose a color. When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature has protection from the chosen color. This effect doesn't remove this Aura.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 IMA IMA 🎨 Dany Orizio
Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.19
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TCGPlayer
$0.34
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.17
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pentarch Ward? Basics

Pentarch Ward is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature As this Aura enters, choose a color. When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature has protection from the chosen color. This effect doesn't remove this Aura."

How much mana does Pentarch Ward cost to cast? Basics

Pentarch Ward 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.

Pentarch Ward'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.

Pentarch Ward 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.

Pentarch Ward's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature As this Aura enters, choose a color. When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted creature has protection from the chosen color. This effect doesn't remove this Aura."

What is the current price of Pentarch Ward? Pricing

The current market price for Pentarch Ward is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Pentarch Ward? Pricing

You can purchase Pentarch Ward 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.

Pentarch Ward normal: $0.19 | foil: $0.34

Is Pentarch Ward legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pentarch Ward in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pentarch Ward legal in Modern? Legality

Pentarch Ward is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pentarch Ward legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pentarch Ward 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 Pentarch Ward legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Pentarch Ward in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Pentarch Ward legal in Legacy? Legality

Pentarch Ward is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pentarch Ward legal in Vintage? Legality

Pentarch Ward 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 Pentarch Ward legal in Pauper? Legality

Pentarch Ward 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 Pentarch Ward from? Details

This printing of Pentarch Ward is from IMA (IMA), with collector number 27.

Pentarch Ward may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pentarch Ward's rarity? Details

Pentarch Ward is a common card in IMA.

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

Who illustrated Pentarch Ward? Details

Pentarch Ward was illustrated by Dany Orizio.

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

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