Personal Sanctuary
Magic 2012 30 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 30
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Howard Lyon
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
During your turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to you.
"There is a place deep within my soul where no foe can intrude and no tyrant can conquer."— Sarlena, paladin of the Northern Verge
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Personal Sanctuary was introduced in the Magic 2012 core set as a white enchantment designed to support defensive playstyles. The card functions by allowing players to untap their permanents during each player's untap step, provided it is their turn, effectively mitigating the disadvantage of aggressive attacks by ensuring the player has resources available for defense. Its design aligns with the traditional white color philosophy of maintaining balance, protection, and reactive stability.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, who utilized a soft, ethereal aesthetic to capture the theme of a place of safety and spiritual renewal. Within the context of Magic 2012, the card served as a niche utility piece for control-oriented decks. While not a centerpiece of competitive tournament play, it remains a recognized element of the set's broader exploration of enchantments that reward players for managing their board state across multiple turns.
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