Soothing Balm
Mercadian Masques 48 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Target player gains 5 life.
Orim taught Ta-Karnst and the other Cho-Arrim healers a far less invasive method of healing.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Soothing Balm was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was inspired by a world of trade and intrigue, featuring art styles that reflected the unique aesthetic of the plane of Mercadia. This specific card was designed to function as a white-aligned common, providing players with a simple, flavor-aligned method of life gain during gameplay.
The illustration for Soothing Balm was created by artist Greg Staples. Staples, known for his atmospheric and moody style, aimed to convey the restorative properties of the card through soft light and traditional fantasy imagery. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, albeit standard, addition to the white card pool, fitting seamlessly into the limited and casual environments of the late nineties.
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