The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Alliances card Scars of the Veteran. This #16 Uncommon Instant features a unique exile mechanic and damage prevention effect.
Scars of the Veteran
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
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| Raw / Ungraded | $0.23 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
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Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.23 to $0.23 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Alliances card Scars of the Veteran, numbered 16, stands as a distinct artifact within the game's early history. As an Uncommon Instant with a mana cost of {4}{W}, this card offers a strategic alternative to traditional casting methods through its unique exile mechanic. Players may choose to exile a white card from their hand rather than paying the spell's mana cost, providing a flexible resource management option during gameplay. The card’s primary effect allows you to prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target for the turn. This protective utility is further enhanced by a secondary benefit: if the target is a creature, it receives a +0/+1 counter for each point of damage prevented, beginning at the end of the next turn. This interplay between damage prevention and creature enhancement makes Scars of the Veteran a versatile tool in white decks from the Alliances era. Designed by Dan Frazier, the card carries the ALL set code and remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the evolution of Magic: The Gathering mechanics. Its combination of cost reduction potential and defensive capabilities reflects the design philosophy of the mid-90s expansion. For enthusiasts of the Alliances set, owning this card provides insight into the creative directions explored during that period. The card’s straightforward yet impactful effects continue to intrigue players and collectors alike, making it a valuable addition to any comprehensive collection of vintage Magic: The Gathering cards.
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Scars of the Veteran
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Instant
W
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You may exile a white card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If it's a creature, put a +0/+1 counter on it for each 1 damage prevented this way at the beginning of the next end step.
