Magic: The Gathering

Pay No Heed

Torment 12 • common

Set: Torment
Collector number: 12
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Adam Rex
Market price: $0.07

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$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.07 – $0.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within its set, this instant offers a functional, accessible utility for players looking to manage the board state. Its inclusion in this release provides a specific tactical option, reflecting the foundational role that versatile spells play in shaping the flow of a game.

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Card face

What it does

Prevent all damage a source of your choice would deal this turn.

"Inhale life. Exhale pain."— Mystic elder

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in early 2002 as part of the Torment set, Pay No Heed reflects the unique mechanical philosophy of the Magic: The Gathering Odyssey block. This period was marked by an emphasis on the graveyard as a resource and a darker, more macabre aesthetic. The set was designed to explore themes of insanity and psychological distress, directly influencing the flavor text and artistic direction of the cards within the expansion.

The artwork was created by Adam Rex, a prolific illustrator known for his imaginative and detailed style during this era of the game. Rex's illustration for Pay No Heed conveys the theme of divine or magical indifference, depicting a figure turning away from the chaos of battle. Upon release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional, niche sideboard tool for white decks, valued for its ability to prevent damage from a single source in competitive play.

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About

About Pay No Heed

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