Mending Hands
Betrayers of Kamigawa 15 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
"I can staunch their blood, mend their flesh, and knit their bones. But I cannot restore their hope."— Tender-Hand, kitsune healer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mending Hands is a common-rarity spell featured in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Betrayers of Kamigawa. The set was designed to explore the Japanese-inspired mythology of the Kamigawa plane, focusing on a conflict between the mortal realm and the spirit world. This card functions as a protective white instant, reflecting the set's mechanical emphasis on damage prevention and spiritual healing during the 'Saviors' era of the block.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush utilized his distinct, painterly style to depict a moment of serene intervention, aligning with the card's theme of divine mitigation. Upon release, the card was widely viewed as a utility piece for limited formats, appreciated by players for its straightforward, defensive role in navigating the aggressive combat environment of the Kamigawa block.
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