Samite Sanctuary
Prophecy 21 • rare
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
2 generic mana: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. Any player may activate this ability.
Our war is against suffering, not against those who cause it.— Samite creed
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Samite Sanctuary was released in the 2000 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Prophecy. This set was designed under the direction of Wizards of the Coast to emphasize the importance of land control and mana management, often featuring mechanics that rewarded players for holding back resources. As an enchantment within the white color identity, the card reflects the set's broader thematic focus on defensive play and life-gain-oriented strategies that define the clerical archetypes found in the game's lore.
The card was illustrated by Ben Thompson, a longtime contributor to the Magic: The Gathering visual identity. Thompson sought to capture a sense of serene, holy protection through his depiction of the sanctuary, using soft lighting and architectural cues to emphasize the card's function as a defensive barrier. Upon its release, the card was viewed by the community as a niche utility piece, valued more for its thematic resonance and specific utility in casual play environments than for competitive tournament dominance.
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