Serene Offering
Tempest 40 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Destroy target enchantment. You gain life equal to its mana value.
"A sacrifice made in peace is worth a dozen made in panic."— Orim, Samite healer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Serene Offering was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce new mechanics and a darker, more cohesive aesthetic compared to earlier, more experimental releases. This card, a white instant, reflects the set's focus on tactical gameplay and the 'buyback' mechanic, which allowed players to return the card to their hand after use, providing long-term utility in a deck.
The card's artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a prominent figure in the game's early visual history known for her emotive and detailed style. Nielsen's design for Serene Offering emphasizes a sense of spiritual calm and ritualistic cleansing, aligning with the card's function of destroying artifacts or enchantments. The card was well-received by players at the time for its versatility and remains a notable example of the stylistic consistency that defined the Tempest era.
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About Serene Offering
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