Gleaming Barrier
Double Masters · #257

Gleaming Barrier

Gleaming Barrier is a Common Artifact Creature — Wall from Double Masters (257) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.12 for ungraded copies.

Double Masters set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Standard legalFuture legalHistoric legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legal
TCGPlayer market $0.12
Cardmarket trend €0.07
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Gleaming Barrier suits collectors and players working on Double Masters who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Gleaming Barrier from Double Masters?

Gleaming Barrier is a Artifact Creature — Wall in Double Masters numbered 257. Mana cost {2}. Gleaming Barrier (257) from Double Masters should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Double Masters. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Gleaming Barrier worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.12 for Gleaming Barrier. Low and high spread runs $0.12 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.12; Normal: $0.18. This printing is from Double Masters. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDouble Masters
Number257
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.12
Cardmarket EUR€0.07
cardmarket $0.07
foil $0.12
Normal $0.18

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How collectible is Gleaming Barrier?

Gleaming Barrier is a Common printing in Double Masters. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Double Masters. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Gleaming Barrier?

Gleaming Barrier lists as Artifact Creature — Wall with keywords Treasure, Defender. Artist: Jason Felix. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Double Masters. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Gleaming Barrier (257) from Double Masters should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Gleaming Barrier is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Wall in Double Masters, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.12 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.12; Normal: $0.18).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact Creature — Wall help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Gleaming Barrier from Double Masters?

Gleaming Barrier is a Common Artifact Creature — Wall from Double Masters numbered 257 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Gleaming Barrier worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.12 for ungraded Gleaming Barrier. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Gleaming Barrier?

Gleaming Barrier is catalogued as Common in Double Masters. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Gleaming Barrier legal in Commander or Standard?

Gleaming Barrier shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Gleaming Barrier near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.12. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.