Rune of Protection: Artifacts
Urza's Saga 35 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 35
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
white mana: The next time an artifact source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Rune of Protection: Artifacts card was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set in the Urza block, it centered on the artificer Urza and marked a significant shift in the game's mechanics, introducing enchantments that could be cycled for utility. This card belongs to a cycle of white enchantments designed to provide targeted protection against specific card types, reflecting the set's focus on the power and omnipresence of artifacts within the game's lore.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Heather Hudson, whose illustrative style helped define the aesthetic of late 1990s Magic sets. Hudson sought to convey a sense of mystical shielding, depicting a ritualistic rune that aligns with the card's function of mitigating damage from artifact-based threats. While the card is generally viewed by players as a niche sideboard option due to its specific scope, it remains a nostalgic piece for those who appreciate the thematic depth and visual storytelling of the Urza's Saga era.
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