Samite Alchemist
Homelands 13a • common
- Set
- Homelands
- Collector number
- 13a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
white mana white mana, tap: Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt this turn to target creature you control. Tap that creature. It doesn't untap during your next untap step.
"Powders and potions are nothing compared to faith."— Baris, Serra Inquisitor
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 October 1995, the Samite Alchemist appeared in the Homelands expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Homelands was intended to flesh out the lore of the plane of Ulgrotha, focusing on a self-contained narrative that was physically smaller than previous sets. The card was designed to reflect the set's thematic emphasis on defensive clerics and healers, fitting into the aesthetic of a gothic-inspired, beleaguered society struggling against dark magical forces.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Anson Maddocks, who was a prominent early contributor to the game's visual identity. Maddocks utilized a distinct, somewhat surreal style that leaned into the darker, more mysterious atmosphere of the Homelands setting. While the set was historically received with mixed reviews due to its lower power level compared to preceding expansions, the Samite Alchemist remains a recognized piece of 1990s trading card history, representing the specific artistic transition the game underwent during its early years.
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