# 1996 Magic: The Gathering Alliances #23b

> The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Alliances release includes the blue Aura enchantment Awesome Presence, identified by card number 23b in the SuperCatch catalog.

Canonical URL: https://supercatch.com/product/magic-the-gathering-alliances-awesome-presence-23b

## Identity

- **Year**: 1996
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Alliances
- **Card number**: #23b
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion, Awesome Presence (card number 23b) is a blue common Enchantment — Aura card. Designed with a mana cost of one blue mana, this card allows players to attach it to a creature, providing a defensive utility that complicates opponent strategies. The card's effect forces defending players to pay {3} for each creature blocking the enchanted target, creating a tactical hurdle for any aggressive deck. With its simple rules text and iconic blue border, it remains a recognizable piece of Magic history for fans of the game's early eras.

## FAQ

### What type of card is Awesome Presence?

Awesome Presence is an Enchantment — Aura card from the 1996 Alliances expansion. It requires one blue mana to cast and must be attached to a creature to provide its effect.

### What does the card do in gameplay?

The card prevents an enchanted creature from being blocked unless the defending player pays {3} for each creature they control that is blocking it. This creates a significant cost for opponents trying to remove the enchanted target.

### Is this card part of a specific set?

Yes, this card is numbered 23b in the Alliances set, which was released in 1996. It is a common rarity within that specific Magic: The Gathering expansion.

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