The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Wall of Glare foil card from the Urza's Destiny expansion, featuring Defender and a unique foil finish.
Wall of Glare
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Destiny
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Released in 1999 as the 25th card in the Urza's Destiny expansion, Wall of Glare is a distinctive white creature card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Patrick Ho, this common card features a foil treatment that distinguishes it from standard printings, adding visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the aesthetic differences between finishes. The card’s gameplay revolves around the Defender ability, preventing it from attacking while allowing it to block any number of opposing creatures. This defensive utility made it a staple in control strategies during the late 1990s era of the game. For collectors of vintage Magic cards, finding a high-quality foil example from Urza's Destiny offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational years. The card remains a recognizable piece of Magic history, often sought after by those building complete sets or focusing on specific creature types like Walls. Whether used for nostalgic collection purposes or as a key component in vintage-themed decks, this card represents a significant moment in Magic's early design philosophy. The combination of its straightforward defensive mechanics and the shimmering foil finish makes it a notable entry in the Urza's Destiny catalog.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Wall of Glare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Patrick Ho
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Wall
0 / 5
W
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Defender (This creature can't attack.) This creature can block any number of creatures.
The blinding barrier served Benalia better than a hundred shields.
