Quick Answer

Stony Silence is a rare Enchantment from ISD (ISD) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $1.73 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stony Silence MTG card

Stony Silence

Enchantment

Card Text

Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated.

Let moss grow over gargoyles —Gavony saying meaning "forget painful memories"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Wayne England

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.73
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TCGPlayer
$16.12
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Card Kingdom
$2.79
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Card Kingdom
$16.99
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Cardmarket
€2.75
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€9.81
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stony Silence? Basics

Stony Silence is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated."

How much mana does Stony Silence cost to cast? Basics

Stony Silence 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.

Stony Silence'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.

Stony Silence 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.

Stony Silence's current oracle text is: "Activated abilities of artifacts can't be activated."

What is the current price of Stony Silence? Pricing

The current market price for Stony Silence is approximately $1.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $16.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.75 EUR.

Where can I buy Stony Silence? Pricing

You can purchase Stony Silence 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.

Stony Silence normal: $1.73 | foil: $16.12

Is Stony Silence legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stony Silence in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stony Silence legal in Modern? Legality

Stony Silence is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stony Silence legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stony Silence 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 Stony Silence legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Stony Silence in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Stony Silence legal in Legacy? Legality

Stony Silence is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stony Silence legal in Vintage? Legality

Stony Silence 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 Stony Silence legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stony Silence in Pauper is not available.

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 Stony Silence from? Details

This printing of Stony Silence is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 36.

Stony Silence may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Stony Silence's rarity? Details

Stony Silence is a rare card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Stony Silence? Details

Stony Silence was illustrated by Wayne England.

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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