Magic: The Gathering

Scars of the Veteran

Coldsnap Theme Decks 16 • uncommon

Set: Coldsnap Theme Decks
Collector number: 16
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $0.39

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$0.39market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.31 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Coldsnap Theme Decks, this instant offers a strategic edge by allowing players to respond to game events at a moment's notice. Its inclusion in this specific set, paired with the distinct visual style of Dan Frazier, makes it a notable piece for those documenting the evolution of card mechanics.

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What it does

You may exile a white card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.

Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If it's a creature, put a +0/+1 counter on it for each 1 damage prevented this way at the beginning of the next end step.

Formats

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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Scars of the VeteranAlliances · #16 · uncommon · 1996$0.24

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About Scars of the Veteran

Scars of the Veteran is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Coldsnap Theme Decks 16 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

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