The Wall of Spears from Magic: The Gathering's Fifth Edition. This 1997 artifact creature is a staple for vintage TCG collectors building their 5ED collections.
Wall of Spears
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Wall of Spears (card number 407) stands as a definitive artifact creature within the 1997 Fifth Edition of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by artist Zak Plucinski, the card features a mana cost of {3} and a power/toughness of 2/3, reflecting its role as a protective board presence rather than an aggressive attacker. Collectors often seek this piece to complete their Fifth Edition base sets, appreciating its historical significance in the early days of the trading card game. The card’s design includes the Defender keyword, preventing it from attacking, while also granting First Strike, allowing it to deal damage before other creatures in combat. This combination of defensive and offensive capabilities made it a versatile choice in the meta of the late 1990s. For enthusiasts of vintage Magic: The Gathering, adding the Wall of Spears to a collection offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational mechanics and artistic direction during this pivotal era.
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Wall of Spears
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Zak Plucinski
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact Creature — Wall
2 / 3
Card Text
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Defender (This creature can't attack.) First strike
Even the most conservative generals revised their tactics after the Battle of Sarinth, during which a handful of peasant-pikemen held off a trio of rampaging craw wurms.