Light of Promise
Core Set 2021 25 • uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 25
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Cristi Balanescu
- Market price
- $0.51
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has "Whenever you gain life, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature."
The light washed over him, and in the wind he heard the roars of all the pridemates who had come before.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Light of Promise was introduced in the Core Set 2021, a set designed by Wizards of the Coast to serve as an accessible entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players while providing thematic bridges to the game's broader lore. The card is a spiritual successor to older enchantment designs like Sunbond, intended to offer players a repeatable, self-synergizing mechanic that rewards life-gain strategies in the White color identity.
The card was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for a clean, painterly style that emphasizes magical atmosphere. Balanescu’s design depicts an ethereal, radiant manifestation of healing power, capturing the enchantment's function of turning life-gain milestones into permanent growth. Upon its release, it was recognized as a potent tool for casual Commander decks and Limited environments due to its ability to scale rapidly if left unanswered by opponents.
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