Magic: The Gathering

Holy Day

Legends 20 • common

Set: Legends
Collector number: 20
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Justin Hampton
Market price: $1.39

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Market

What it's worth

$1.39market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.23 – $1.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card from the Legends set remains a classic example of white-aligned defensive magic. By preventing all damage dealt during a turn, it serves as a powerful utility tool for players looking to stall an aggressive opponent and shift the momentum of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

"The day of spirits; my soul's calm retreat/ Which none disturb!"— Henry Vaughan, "Silex Scintillans"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Holy Day was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was conceived during a period when Wizards of the Coast was expanding the game's mechanics, introducing the 'multicolored' concept which allowed cards to require mana of two different colors to play. The card was designed to provide a low-cost defensive utility for decks running green and white, reflecting the set's thematic emphasis on ancient magic and mythological flavor.

The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Anson Maddocks, one of the original core artists for the game's early sets. His aesthetic for this piece focused on the serene, ethereal quality of a sudden ceasefire, utilizing his signature style that emphasized atmospheric lighting and mystical subjects. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tactical tool, celebrated by players for its ability to neutralize high-damage combat turns for a single mana investment.

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About

About Holy Day

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