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Test of Faith

{1}{W}

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Darksteel·dst #17·Uncommon·2004·Art by Vance Kovacs
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Test of Faith
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Oracle Text

Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. For each 1 damage prevented this way, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.

Those who survive the test bear a mark of power anyone can recognize.

Set
Darksteel (DST)
Number
#17
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Vance Kovacs
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.23
USD Foil
$0.53
EUR
€0.11
EUR Foil
€0.40
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

12/1/2004·wotc

The +1/+1 counters are put onto the creature at the same time the damage is prevented. If a 1/1 creature would be dealt 6 damage, 3 damage is prevented and three +1/+1 counters are put on the creature. The creature ends up as a 4/4 creature with 3 damage marked on it.

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