Soul-Scar Mage
Secret Lair Drop 2039 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2039
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Toru Terada
- Market price
- $2.09
What it does
Prowess
If a source you control would deal noncombat damage to a creature an opponent controls, put that many -1/-1 counters on that creature instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Soul-Scar Mage was originally introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering expansion Amonkhet. The card was designed to function as an efficient low-cost creature that provides utility by converting damage dealt by non-creature sources into -1/-1 counters, a mechanic specifically tuned for decks relying on instant and sorcery spells. This particular version, numbered 2039, was released as part of a Secret Lair drop, a series of curated, limited-release sets featuring unique artistic treatments of existing cards.
The artwork for this iteration was created by Japanese illustrator Toru Terada, who is noted for his distinct, expressive style. In this depiction, Terada reimagines the mage with a bold aesthetic, emphasizing the character's elemental connection to fire and magic. This release was well-received by collectors who prioritize artistic variety within the game, as it offered a stylized, premium alternative to the original printing while maintaining the mechanical integrity of the creature.
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