Rune of Protection: Black
Urza's Saga 36 • common
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
white mana: The next time a black 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
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion, the Rune of Protection: Black is one of five cycle cards designed to provide color-specific protection for the player. This set marked a significant shift in Magic: The Gathering history, introducing the enchantment-heavy 'Urza block' which is remembered for its high power level and the complexity of its card interactions. The design team aimed to balance the aggressive themes of the set with defensive tools that forced players to make strategic choices regarding their mana resources.
The artwork for this particular card was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early years of the game. Known for his iconic work on the Black Lotus, Rush utilized a distinct, dark aesthetic that emphasizes the mystical nature of the enchantment. The card was received as a standard utility piece in the game's defensive arsenal, reflecting the design philosophy of the late nineties where cycle-based mechanics were used to ensure thematic cohesion across different color identities.
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