Nine Lives
Core Set 2021 Promos 28p • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021 Promos
- Collector number
- 28p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Paul Scott Canavan
- Market price
- $1.54
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 Amonkhet set for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Wizards of the Coast to reflect the ancient Egyptian-inspired themes of the plane. The card’s design, mechanically centered on the concept of receiving damage and eventually losing the game once all nine lives are exhausted, serves as a high-risk, high-reward puzzle for players. It reflects the set's broader mechanical focus on resilience and the finality of death.
The 2021 Core Set promo version, featuring alternate art, was released as part of the game's ongoing promotional programs designed to reward community participation and tournament play. Illustrators for the Core Set promos are selected to provide a fresh aesthetic perspective on established cards, often emphasizing the thematic weight of the enchantment. The card has been well-regarded by collectors who enjoy its unique gameplay niche and the distinct visual treatment provided by the alternate promotional artwork.
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