Reverse Damage

Reverse Damage was originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the Revised Edition as card number 35. It was created as part of the core white magic repertoire, designed to provide players with a reactive defensive option that could mitigate large sources of damage by redirecting the harm back at an opponent. The card's mechanics reflect the early design philosophy of the game, which focused on elemental interactions and literal interpretations of sorcery.

The artwork for this card was illustrated by Dan Frazier, a foundational artist for the early years of the game. His illustration depicts a classic fantasy motif of a protective barrier deflecting incoming energy, which aligns with the straightforward, high-fantasy aesthetic established by the initial Wizards of the Coast design team. As part of the Revised Edition, it remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the transition of the game from its initial print run to a more standardized card format.