Searing Meditation
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 27 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Whenever you gain life, you may pay 2 generic mana. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.
"When I meditate I see the world as it should be. All that does not fit, I remove."— Alovnek, Boros guildmage
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Searing Meditation was originally released in the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion as an enchantment representing the Boros Legion, a faction centered on militant law and order. The card was designed to reward players for gaining life, a mechanical synergy that reflected the white and red color identity of the Boros guild. Its art, created by Greg Staples, depicts a moment of intense focus and fiery power, capturing the aesthetic of the guild's aggressive yet disciplined nature.
This specific printing comes from the 2011 Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas, which was designed to highlight the rivalry between the planeswalkers Ajani Goldmane and Nicol Bolas. While the card originated in the Ravnica setting, its inclusion in this set allowed for new card frames and updated art direction to fit the Duel Decks format. The reprint was generally well-received by players looking for budget-friendly ways to build around life-gain strategies in casual play formats.
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