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
- $0.25
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 2000 as part of the Prophecy expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around themes of sacrifice and asymmetrical board states, often featuring mechanics that rewarded players for managing their resources uniquely. This specific card, a white enchantment, functions as a defensive tool that prevents damage to creatures, reflecting the flavor of a holy or protected space in the game’s lore.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic contributors to the game's early visual language. Rush utilized his distinct painting style to evoke a sense of ethereal calm, aligning with the card's mechanical utility. While Prophecy is often regarded as a polarizing set among competitive players due to its disruptive mechanics, the artwork remains a recognized example of the game's late-90s and early-2000s aesthetic.
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