Nine Lives
Core Set 2021 Promos 28s • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021 Promos
- Collector number
- 28s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Paul Scott Canavan
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Hexproof
If a source would deal damage to you, prevent that damage and put an incarnation counter on this enchantment.
When there are nine or more incarnation counters on this enchantment, exile it.
When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, you lose the game.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nine Lives was originally introduced as a rare enchantment in the Core Set 2021 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to reflect a whimsical yet mechanical interpretation of the 'nine lives' folklore surrounding cats, centering on a unique damage-prevention mechanic that eventually triggers a loss condition once its counters are exhausted.
The illustrative work for this specific promo version was crafted to emphasize the ethereal nature of the card's effect. It fits into the broader visual identity of the 2021 Core Set, which sought to balance high-fantasy aesthetics with clear, thematic storytelling. The card has been noted by players for its unconventional gameplay design, often discussed within the community for its niche utility in both casual and competitive formats.
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