# 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations #296

> The Crystal Barricade foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2024 Foundations set, featuring unique defensive mechanics and foil treatment.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2024
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Foundations
- **Card number**: #296
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The 2024 Foundations release from Magic: The Gathering introduced Crystal Barricade as card number 296, offering collectors a distinctive foil finish on this white mana Artifact Creature Wall. Designed by Alayna Danner, the card features a mana value of 2 and provides strategic depth through its unique rules text. As a Wall with the defender keyword, it cannot attack but serves as a robust defensive piece. Its abilities grant you hexproof, protecting you from opponent targets, while also preventing noncombat damage to other creatures you control. This combination of protection and utility makes it a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a standout piece for builders of the Foundations subset. Whether you are completing a full set or focusing on specific artifact types, this card represents a key component of the 2024 expansion. The clear rules text and unique defensive profile ensure it remains relevant and interesting for players and collectors alike.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Crystal Barricade?

The mana cost for Crystal Barricade is {1}{W}, requiring one generic mana and one white mana to cast. It has a mana value of 2.

### What abilities does Crystal Barricade have?

Crystal Barricade has the defender keyword, meaning it cannot attack. It also grants you hexproof, preventing you from being targeted by opponent spells or abilities, and prevents all noncombat damage that would be dealt to other creatures you control.

### Who illustrated the Crystal Barricade card?

The artwork for Crystal Barricade was created by Alayna Danner for the 2024 Foundations set.

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