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Wall of Essence

{1}{W}

Creature — Wall

Stronghold·sth #22·Uncommon·1998·Art by Adam Rex
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Wall of Essence
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Oracle Text

(This creature can't attack.)

Whenever this creature is dealt combat damage, you gain that much life.

The ceiling and the floor fell in love, but only the wall knew. —Dal saying

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Set
Stronghold (STH)
Number
#22
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Adam Rex
Frame
1997
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$0.33
EUR
€0.25
MTGO Tix
0.05

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

7/18/2014·wotc

Wall of Essence’s triggered ability will trigger even if it’s dealt lethal damage. For example, if it’s dealt 7 combat damage, its ability will trigger and you’ll gain 7 life.

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