Quick Answer

Prison Barricade is a common Creature — Wall from INV (INV) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Prison Barricade MTG card

Prison Barricade

Creature — Wall

Card Text

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Kicker {1}{W} (You may pay an additional {1}{W} as you cast this spell.) If this creature was kicked, it enters with a +1/+1 counter on it and with "This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender."

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 INV INV 🎨 Thomas Gianni
Defender Kicker

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$1.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.03
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison Barricade? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Kicker {1}{W} (You may pay an additional {1}{W} as you cast this spell.) If this creature was kicked, it enters with a +1/+1 counter on it and with "This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender.""

How much mana does Prison Barricade cost to cast? Basics

Prison Barricade has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Prison Barricade's mana cost of {1}{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.

Prison Barricade has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Prison Barricade's current oracle text is: "Defender (This creature can't attack.) Kicker {1}{W} (You may pay an additional {1}{W} as you cast this spell.) If this creature was kicked, it enters with a +1/+1 counter on it and with "This creature can attack as though it didn't have defender.""

What is the current price of Prison Barricade? Pricing

The current market price for Prison Barricade is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Prison Barricade? Pricing

You can purchase Prison Barricade 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.

Prison Barricade normal: $0.09 | foil: $1.27

Is Prison Barricade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Prison Barricade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Prison Barricade legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Prison Barricade in Modern is not available.

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

Is Prison Barricade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prison Barricade 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 Prison Barricade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Prison Barricade in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Prison Barricade legal in Legacy? Legality

Prison Barricade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prison Barricade legal in Vintage? Legality

Prison Barricade 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 Prison Barricade legal in Pauper? Legality

Prison Barricade 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 Prison Barricade from? Details

This printing of Prison Barricade is from INV (INV), with collector number 25.

Prison Barricade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Prison Barricade's rarity? Details

Prison Barricade is a common card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Prison Barricade? Details

Prison Barricade was illustrated by Thomas Gianni.

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

What is Prison Barricade's power and toughness? Details

Prison Barricade is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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